Reviewer's Choice

Identity Theft Alert: 10 Rules You Must Follow To Protect Yourself From America's #1 Crime
lives up to its title with its user-friendly warnings about the modern crime of identity theft -
stealing someone's identity in order to drain their bank account, lay claim to their assets, file
fraudulent tax returns, or other parasitic behavior. Identity theft can potentially bankrupt a victim,
and tarnish their credit rating for years. How can ordinary people increase their security when
shopping online, protect their social security number, or navigate social media without putting
their financial future at risk? Identity Theft Alert walks the reader through practical guidelines,
including steps to take when one discovers that one's identity has been compromised. "Be
particularly wary of private ATMs as compared to those of major banks. Although these private
ATM machines are perfectly legal, they are also more easily purchased by an identity thief, who
can merely tamper with the inside of the machine to more readily steal your ATM card
information." In today's information-driven world, guides such as Identity Theft Alert should be
required reading especially for young people just starting out on their own, and on the shelves of
public libraries everywhere.

Supercommunicator: Explaining the Complicated So Anyone Can Understand is a guide written
especially for business professionals, but its practical advice will prove useful to teachers,
writers, activists, and anyone else who needs to quickly and efficiently explain complex subjects
to a general audience. Chapters address the role of digital technology in a modern-day
communication, the importance of knowing one's audience (especially where cultural issues are
concerned), guidelines for espousing simplicity, how to "humanize" one's communication
through brief anecdotes/testimonials/case examples, the value of getting one's audience
emotionally invested, and much more. "It's important that you learn as much as you can about the
subject, but it's equally important that you reason through what's relevant in that heap of data to
various audiences. You are better equipped to simplify content for others once you have
simplified it for yourself." Supercommunicator is highly recommended reading for any career
professional, and an excellent choice for public library collections.

Educational psychologist Lori Day, M.Ed. and her daughter Charlotte Kugler present Her Next
Chapter, a guide to how mother-daughter book clubs can promote literacy and positive
socialization, as well as provide a safe place where girls can freely discuss issues of girlhood and
womanhood. Problems such as negative body image, bullying, gender stereotypes, and more can
be addressed and brought out into the open. Her Next Chapter has suggestions for getting
discussion going by choosing the right book, movie, or media recommendations, and using group
activities to build girls' confidence. Even more important is the role that book clubs can play in
teaching young girls how to protect themselves from sexual harassment - from street catcalls to
groping to rape. "Not talking about dangerous situations like these leaves girls more vulnerable
and more afraid to discuss incidents or ongoing abuses with their mothers. It's true we can never
fully protect them, but we can absolutely put ourselves through our paces trying, and hoo boy,
we've got to try!" Highly recommended, especially for public library collections, and for parents
interested in putting a mother-daughter book club into practice.

Part memoir, part nature narrative, Zen of the Plains: Experiencing Wild Western Places
contemplates the beauty of plains land. Embellished with black-and-white photographs,
vignettes, and hand-drawn maps, Zen of the Plains touches on subjects ranging from
conservation to tourism, human concepts of wildness, and the meaning of "emptiness" when
clear sky and flat land stretch as far as the eye can see. Meditative, philosophical, and evoking
breathtaking wonder of nature's mysteries, Zen of the Plains is the next best experience to
visiting a thriving prairie in person.

A Word from Our Sponsor: Admen, Advertising, and the Golden Age of Radio is a pick for any
sociology or media studies collection and covers the 'golden age' of radio from the late 1920s to
the late 1940s, when ad agencies were the key sources of radio entertainment. Most nationally
broadcast programs on network radio were created and managed by these agencies, from Kraft's
involvement in Music Hall to Rubicam's management of the comedy presentation Town Hall
Tonight for Bristol-Myers. This survey fills in important ad industry history in connecting
broadcasts and shows to these advertisers and considering their role and influence in the media
arena, and makes for a fine combination of business and media history recommended for any
college-level media studies collection.

TINY HOMES ON THE MOVE: WHEELS AND WATER describes nomadic life in modern
times and charts homes on wheels and water alike, from a school bus and a truck/camper to a
sailboat. Over a thousand color photos pack a rich adventure account which will appeal to
homeowners and travel fans alike, charting the moving explorations of all kinds of
buildings.

The Norm Chronicles: Stories and Numbers About Danger and Death comes from a journalist
and a risk expert who tackle the statistics of risk and pair them with the stories of people
experiencing risk through numbers and real-world encounters. Three very different characters are
used here to explore risk and its perceptions, helping readers view danger from the vantage point
of daily life experience. Anecdotes, stories, accidents, and numbers coalesce in a quirky,
whimsical account highly recommended for any general reader.

Italoamericana: The Literature of the Great Migration, 1880-1943 is a weighty, 1,000+ page
study recommended for college-level audiences looking for a serious anthology key to Italian and
American studies, and provides the first English-language edition of a collection of critical
studies examining the social lives and psychology of Italian immigrants in America up to World
War II. Many of the writings here have not been translated into English before, while works
include insights on poetry, essays, and the extent of Italian-language literary history. With its
focus on cultural and social change as well as literary representation of the Italian experience,
this is a top pick recommended for any college-level literary or social issues holding strong in
Italian-American heritage.

The Mystery/Suspense Shelf

Dukkha Unloaded: A Sam Reeves Martial Arts Thriller is a high-stakes, action-packed novel
featuring the gritty yet determined Detective Sam Reeves. While Reeves took a two-week trip in
Southeast Asia, hate crimes erupted in his city of Portland, including a horrific lynching. The
hideous crimes spark waves of protests, massing in the thousands to demand an end to the
violence, and clashing with police. Sam has his own problems; he's been reassigned to the
Intelligence Unit after his "bad shoot" several months ago. Sam can't rest until he uncovers the
root of the monstrous violence tormenting his city, but while his enemies are carrying weapons
ranging from bats and knives to rifles, Sam suffers from paralyzing fear at the thought of carrying
a loaded gun! Caught amidst a war on two fronts - one with his own inner demons, and one with
humans so vile they may as well be demons - Sam must find the perpetrators of hate before the
entire city goes up in flames! Dukkha Unloaded is exciting to the end, and an excellent pick for
public library mystery-thriller shelves. Also highly recommended are the other martial arts
mysteries featuring Sam Reeves, "Dukkha Reverb" and "Dukkha: The Suffering".

The latest of an ongoing series of mysteries featuring the resolute and dogged Inspector Chen
Cao, Enigma of China: An Inspector Chen Novel tells of how Chen's rise amid the ranks of the
Party, indirectly lands him in trouble. Chen is called to sign off on the death of Zhou Keng, the
disgraced son of a major Party member. Zhou Keng's corruption had been exposed via the
internet; he apparently hanged himself while in extralegal detention. The Party wants to have
Zhou's death declared a suicide - but is that really what happened? Chen has grave doubts, yet a
thorough investigation might anger powerful and ruthless people. Is justice for a greedy and
selfish victim truly worth the deadly risk? Thought-provoking moral quandaries distinguish
Enigma of China, a mystery that will keep the reader guessing until the very end.

Five-time Hugo Award winner Mike Resnick presents Cat on a Cold Tin Roof, a mystery novel
starring one-bill-away-from-bankruptcy gumshoe Eli Paxton. This time, Eli is hired to find a
missing cat... which happens to have a fortune in diamonds studding its collar! Expecting a
simple search of animal shelters, Eli is dismayed to learn that his case is mixed up with mob, a
Bolivian drug cartel, a Swiss bank account, and multiple unwitting jewelers! Eli finds the cat
(with no collar), but can he evade criminal hit men? Or afford a new transmission for his
car?

YARN OVER MURDER: A KNITTING MYSTERY joins others in the 'knitting mystery' series
and tells of Kelly and her knitting group, which are helping endangered alpacas at a ranch when
wildfires begin. And when the ranch owner is found dead, suspicion falls on employee Connie
and prompts Kelly and her friends to unravel a complex sequence of events. With knitting
references spicing the story line, this is a powerful survey, highly recommended for any mystery
fan and especially for those who enjoy knitting.

Elaine Viets's CATNAPPED! A DEAD-END JOBS MYSTERY (9780451466303, $24.95) joins
others in the series to provide a new story of Helen and Phil, who here are trailing a kitty
kidnapper. A bitter divorce centers around the custody of a cat, but when Mort is found dead and
the cat vanishes, it's up to the P.I. team to probe the wider world of cat shows to find the thief and
possible murderer. The result is a fine whodunit replete with intrigue and cat-oriented drama. Hy
Conrad's MR. MONK IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS (9780451470560, $23.95) provides another
Adrian Monk novel based on the hit TV series. Here Monk returns to San Francisco only to find
that Natalie has opened an office for their detective business. They've barely opened the doors
before their first case arrives in the form of an employee who has killed several hostages at work,
then vanishes. There's surprisingly little to go on as Monk and Teeger search for clues and
answers in an increasingly complex case.

The Needlecraft Shelf

Award-winning German quilt artist Bernadette Mayr presents Modern Nature-Inspired Quilts, a
project guide for quilters of all skill and experience levels. Focusing on beautiful, freeform
needlecraft art created without ruler or stencil, Modern Nature-Inspired Quilts encourages
creativity with inspirational color photographs and detailed instructional guidelines. Tips, tricks,
techniques, and an index round out this wonderful compendium of hands-on creative works,
perfect for gift-giving or daily use around the house.

Crocheting is a process of creating fabric from yarn, thread, or other material strands using a
crochet hook. The word is derived from the French word "crochet", meaning hook. Hooks can be
made of materials such as metals, woods, or plastic and are commercially manufactured as well
as produced by artisans. Crocheting, like knitting, consists of pulling loops of material through
other loops, but additionally incorporates wrapping the working material around the hook one or
more times. Crochet differs from knitting in that only one stitch is active at one time (exceptions
being Tunisian crochet and broomstick lace), stitches made with the same diameter of yarn are
comparably taller, and a single crochet hook is used instead of two knitting needles. Additionally,
crochet has its own system of symbols to represent stitch types. "Marvelous Crochet Motifs" by
Ellen Gormley showcases 48 different motifs and with superbly presented and illustrated
instructions, will be a highly recommended and valued addition to any personal or community
library Needlecraft collections.

Complete Dressmaking Skills provides a paring between printed book format and online support
systems that include 15 teaching clips online and even scanable QR codes for smartphones, and
is a fine recommendation for any who would integrate new technology with learning the basics of
dressmaking. This pairing makes for a unique coverage recommended for dressmakers of all
levels, packing in advice on tools and equipment, troubleshooting guides, discussions of
customization and decorative embellishments, and much more. The book stands well alone, with
bright, close-up color photos throughout; but works exceptionally well with its website
companion, making for a recommendation above all others.

The Techniques and Art of Weaving: A Basic Guide is a lovely pick for any who would learn
about different kinds of weaving throughout history, and incorporate weaving in their own lives.
Step-by-step instructions for various techniques from warping to threading a loom are provided
in a logical sequence of instructional with projects backing how-to advice. From weaving a rug
or a jacket to making placemats, this is filled with home decor projects as well as clothing, and
encourages beginners to learn some basics. Its oversize presentation makes for a perfect pick for
any new to weaving who want bright, inviting color photos and a coffee-table-style
presentation.

Carolina Lily: New Quilts from an Old Favorite provides some 18 applications for the traditional
Carolina Lily block, and is a recommendation for quilters especially interested in new variations
on the old block. The National Quilt Museum's annual New Quilts from an Old Favorite Contest
resulted in these variations and innovations, which are here reproduced to offer both the results
of the contest and exhibit and new ideas quilters will appreciate. Especially recommended for
those already familiar with Carolina Lily.

John Q. Adams's BEYOND NEUTRAL: QUILTS INSPIRED BY NATURE'S ELEMENTS
(9781604683905, $24.99) provides a fine survey of quilting color palettes and uses graphic
designs to gain inspiration from nature. Here are 16 projects for all skill levels that focus on
moving beyond classic neutral backgrounds to provide new nature-inspired designs. Full-page
color photos of quilts and earth, plants and landscapes accompany step-by-step instructions and
patterns for achievement, making this a solid quilter's project book. Kelly Ashton's
HEXAGONS, DIAMONDS, TRIANGLES, AND MORE SKILL-BUILDING TECHNIQUES
FOR 60-DEGREE PATCHWORK (9781604683691, $26.99) is for any interested in
incorporating shapes into their builts, and provides a progressive instructional for piecing 12
shapes plus incorporating problem-solving tips for common pitfalls. From creating an original
design using some 80 block examples herein to making your own pattern templates, this is
packed with versatile ideas for building skills and is a pick for any needleworker's collection.
Also important for such holdings is Cap Sease's CAST ON, BIND OFF: 211 WAYS TO BEGIN
AND END YOUR KNITTING (9781604684292, $19.99), a fine compendium of specific
instructions on how to cast on and bind off. Each technique is presented with step-by-step written
instructions, easy how-to illustrations, and a photo of the finished edge. Tips describe when (and
when not) to use each knitting technique and provide a wealth of color illustrations throughout,
making for a treasure trove of information for all levels of knitter.

Superbly performed by actress Angela Lin, Mambo in Chinatown is the unabridged audiobook
rendition of an original novel about a young Chinese-American woman at a crossroads between
two worlds. At age twenty-two, elder daughter Charlie Wong has lived in Manhattan's
Chinatown nearly all her life, content to share a tiny apartment with her widower father and look
after her eleven-year-old sister. When Charlie starts work as a receptionist at a ballroom dance
studio uptown, she crosses the boundary into an entirely different world, one with seemingly
limitless possibilities. But then a chronic illness afflicts Charlie's younger sister, and their father's
steadfastly refuses to allow her to be treated with Western medicine. As Charlie's sister's health
steadily worsens, Charlie is at a crossroads, searching for a way to rescue her without shattering
the bonds that connect her family. A soul-searching novel about confronting tough decisions and
their consequences, Mambo in Chinatown is highly recommended, especially for public library
audiobook collections. 10 CDs, 13 hours.

Now in an unabridged audiobook edition brought to life by AudioFile Earphones Award-winning
performer Derek Perkins, The Dog Who Could Fly is the captivating true story of a fire-forged
friendship between Royal Air Force airman Robert Bozdech, and an orphaned German shepherd
puppy, whom Bozdech named Ant. Bozdech discovered Ant while shot down behind enemy
lines during World War II, and hid the puppy inside his jacket as he escaped. Bozdech and Ant
flew together with Bomber Command, saving each other's lives on multiple occasions; though
Ant eventually had to stay on the ground due to injury, he faithfully awaited his owner by the
runway during every mission. Both Bozdech and Ant were recognized as war heroes by the end
of the conflict. An extraordinary portrait sure to capture the hearts of dog lovers everywhere, The
Dog Who Could Fly is especially recommended for public library audiobook collections. 8 CDs,
9 hours.

The World According to Bob: The Further Adventures of One Man and His Street-Wise Cat is
the sequel to popular memoir "A Street Cat Named Bob", now available as an unabridged
audiobook production. Author James Bowen and his adopted "street cat" Bob, a hefty
orange-and-white bundle of fur and attitude, return to charm the hearts of readers. James may
provide for Bob and teach him tricks, but Bob has been a comforting companion to James in the
wake of illness, hard times, and even life-threatening danger. Cat lovers especially will enjoy this
heartwarming story of true friendship! 5 CDs, 6 hours, tracks every 3 minutes for easy
bookmarking.

The debut novel of Mira Jacob, The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing is a story of dark family
secrets reaching past continents and generations. Professional photographer Amina learns from
her somewhat unreliable mother that her father, brain surgeon Thomas Eapen, has be talking to
deceased relatives. Amina returns home to a tangled family situation. Unraveling the cause of her
father's unusual behavior leads her to look into a trip the family, including Amina's defiant
brother Akhil, took to India twenty years ago. Confronting tragedy hidden in the past is the only
way to help her father in the present, in this thought-provoking, vividly personal saga of
memorable, all-too-human characters.

A novella in the "House of Night" series, Kalona's Fall is the unabridged audiobook performance
of a fantasy novel about the dark side of love. Award-winning fantasy and paranormal romance
writer P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast weave the suspenseful saga of Kalona's fall from grace in the
Otherworld. Both Kalona and his brother Erebus love the goddess Nyx in different ways; Erebus
as Nyx's friend and confident, Kalona as Nyx's warrior and lover. But Kalona's jealousy mounts;
as desire to have Nyx all to himself curles into anger, and malevolence. Suspenseful and at times
shocking, Kalona's Fall is a "must-have" for fans dark fantasy! 3 CDs, 3.5 hours.

One Plus One is a wonderfully lighthearted romantic novel, now available as an unabridged
audiobook performed by four talented actors and actresses. Jess Thomas is a struggling single
mother, trying to keep her family's heads above water. Her ex-husband has vanished, her
teenaged stepson is a bullying victim, and her daughter is a mathematical genius - but Jess has
neither the money nor the means to send her to the Maths Olympiad. Or does she? Jess' family
stumble across Geeky Ed, a tech millionaire whose personal life is in tatters. He agrees to drive
them (and even their dog!) cross-country to the Maths Olympiad, in a road trip that will
ultimately change all of their lives. A tongue-in-cheek, heartwarming story, One Plus One is
highly recommended.

Thorn Jack: A Night and Nothing Novel is the unabridged audiobook rendition of a dark, gothic
fantasy. Serafina "Finn" Sullivan still grieves for her older sister, Lily Rose, who took her own
life one year prior. Now the eighteen-year-old Finn and her college professor father have returned
to his hometown of Fair Hollow, along the Hudson River. Finn becomes entranced with the
handsome, mysterious Jack Fata, heir to the town's most powerful family - and earns the ire of
powerful, surreal enemies! The lives of Finn's friends are also in jeopardy, but help comes from
the pages of a journal that Lily left behind. Lily's written words contain clues to the menacing,
supernatural denizens of a shadowy world, ruled by the beautiful and terrifying Reiko Fata.
Thorn Jack is intensely written, superbly performed, and exciting to the very end! 12 CDs, 13
hours 57 min.

Sarah Lotz's THE THREE (9781478952268, $30.00) receives a fine reading by Melanie McHugh
and Andrew Wincott, whose acting and reading training lends to an engrossing saga of
harbingers of the apocalypse. When four passenger planes crash at nearly the same moment at
four different points around the world, they release four children who survive unhurt: children
with dangerous powers and who may portend the end of days. An engrossing saga becomes all
the more compelling for its dual narration and vivid audio rendition! John Osteen's POWER
OVER THE ENEMY (9781478953296, $25.00) comes from a late pastor and teacher who has
spread his message of love far and wide. Dr. Paul Osteen reads this narrative of how modern
Christians don't perceive Satan's evil in the world, are tormented by fears and addictions, and
what to do about it. The answer lies in gaining power over temptations: this audio tells how to
identify Satan's devices in the world, and is key for any Christian who would develop a better
life.

The Pets/Wildlife Shelf

The World According to Bob: The Further Adventures of One Man and His Streetwise Cat
follows the author as he moves from being a street musician to an author and celebrity - because
of writing about his pet, street cat Bob, in a prior book. This is a pick for cat-lovers both familiar
with the prior A STREET CAT NAMED BOB and newcomers: either group will find this a
hilarious and fun survey of their ongoing life together. It's a poignant, fun story highly
recommended for any with an interest in cats and pet stories in general and the savvy, personable
Bob in particular!

Touching the Wild: Living with the Mule Deer of Deadman Gulch comes from a filmmaker,
writer and naturalist who here tells of a man who has lived among the mule deer in Wyoming for
some seven years. Now, mule deer aren't ordinary friendly animals with humans, so when one
curious animal made friends with author Joe Hutto, it was an extraordinary experience made all
the more unusual by his increasingly close associations with the animals. His story provides
close-up natural history observation at its best and is a top pick for any who would better
understand the mule deer and its world.

Amy Johnson's SMALL ANIMAL PATHOLOGY FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS
(9781118434215, $49.99) offers a discussion of the technician's role in pathology, terminology
and diagnosis and provides a fine survey packed with practical information technicians can use in
their daily work. Each body system receives a review of anatomy and function, color images, and
tip boxes highlighting important issues. Additional support is provided via a companion website
that also offers review questions, case studies, and images from the book, making for a 'must
have' reference for any veterinarian's library. Angela Taibo's VETERINARY MEDICAL
TERMINOLOGY: GUIDE AND WORKBOOK (9781118527481, $69.99) provides a
user-friendly guide for understanding veterinary medical terms, and explains the basics of using
this terminology in the course of veterinary medicine. Any vet's office looking for quick
references and any veterinary school appealing to students learning new phrases and terms will
appreciate the pairing of case studies, word lists, tip boxes, and review exercises - not to mention
a companion website of flash cards, PowerPoints and images. Species-specific chapters on lab
animals, exotics and horses offer a wide coverage while explanations are logically arranged by
body system, which lends to at-a-glance lookup reference, for those who would use this as a
dictionary. The result is a powerful survey, highly recommended for any veterinary reference
library.

The Automotive Shelf

"The Tasca Ford Legacy: Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday!" by veteran automotive journalist
Bob McClurg is a profusely illustrated, 192 page compendium showcasing the Tasca Ford which
in the 1960s was the Ford Motorcar Company's effort to compete in the high performance muscle
car category. This is the detailed story of the early days of Tasca Ford, when Bob Tasca was just
getting his start, and continues through the growth of the dealership during its successful
performance years, all the way to modern times. An impressively researched and deftly written
automotive history "The Tasca Ford Legacy: Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday!" is informed,
informative, and a highly entertaining read that is enthusiastically recommended for personal and
community library American Automotive History collections.

STEALING CARS; TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY FROM THE MODEL T TO THE GRAN
TORINO provides a fine study of auto theft and culture, and examines a range of topics to
include motives, methods, and more. Studies of transportation issues have typically focused on
auto manufacturing history, so it's refreshing to see a treatment that considers users and the
automobile's role in American life. Experts from technology, transit and cultural history combine
forces to consider American priorities and values in a solid recommendation for any
transportation history collection.

The Life of the Automobile: The Complete History of the Motor Car considers the impact the car
has made on the world, and considers the history of the car, their creators, and the social, political
and economic influences on their evolution. Stories of those who had visions for bigger, better
cars are brought to life in a story of the entrepreneurs and engineers who worked to create and
promote the automobile. The result is a lively, wide-ranging history recommended for any
transportation collection.

Cafe Racers: Speed, Style and Ton-Up Culture features an oversized format paired with full-page
color photos by Michael Lichter as it covers the cafe-racer subculture of racers that exceed
speeds of 100 miles per hour on public roads throughout the U.K. and Europe. The term
originally replied to rebellious riders who toured on modified motorcycles for sport, but evolved
to grow into a sport representing the British counterculture and a movement that swept around
the world. The modern cafe-racer movement is present in numerous countries and this book
examines the phenomenon and its people and places. Lovely photos accompany in-depth history
by Paul d'Orleans, profiling the bikes and their riders.

Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, as
well as following an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of sentient animals.
A follower of veganism is known as a vegan. Showcasing more than two hundred vegan recipes
drawn from some fifty different countries and compiled by Bryanna Clark Grogan, "World
Vegan Feast" is a 272 page compendium of vegan dishes that range from Creole French Toast
with Hot Brown Sugar Sauce (New Orleans); Roasted Asparagus Crespelle with Besciamella
Sauce (Italy); Sweet and Sour Pomegranate Soup (Iraq); and Korean Broccoli Fried Rice (Korea);
to Pastry Wrapped Russian Loaf (Russia); Grown-Up Nanaimo Bars (Canada); Chai Cappuccino
Pudding (India); and South African Mielie Bread (South Africa). Of special value for novice
vegan chefs is the opening chapter offering 'user friendly' instruction on 'World Vegan Kitchen
Essentials'. Very highly recommended for personal, professional, and community library
Vegetarian & Vegan cookbook collections, it should be noted that "World Vegan Feast" is also
available in a Kindle edition ($7.99).

A carbohydrate is a large biological molecule. Carbohydrates perform numerous roles in living
organisms including the storage of energy, as structural components, the backbone of the genetic
molecule known as RNA, a component of DNA, and many other important biomolecules that
play key roles in the immune system, fertilization, preventing pathogenesis, blood clotting, and
development. In food science and in many informal contexts, the term carbohydrate often means
any food that is particularly rich in the complex carbohydrate starch (such as cereals, bread, and
pasta) or simple carbohydrates, such as sugar (found in candy, jams, and desserts). For anyone
who must restrict their carbohydrates in order to control their weight or otherwise deal with diet
related health issues, "The Complete Low-Carb Cookbook" is a 224 page compendium
comprised of thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' non-sugar, non-wheat, low-carb recipes that
range from Mixed Berry Muffins with Fresh Blueberries and Raspberries; Chicken Marsala;
Grilled Herb Crusted Sirloin; Lemon Pepper Tilapia; and Sweet Potato Cakes; to Baked Zucchini
Chips; Stella-Style Cheesecake; Coconut Flapjacks; and Scalloped Squash Casserole with Ham.
Illustrated with full color photography of mouth-watering dishes, "The Complete Low-Carb
Cookbook" is beautifully presented and would make an enduringly popular addition to personal,
family, and community library cookbook collections.

Wild Rice Goose and Other Dishes of the Upper Midwest is a cookbook emphasizing dishes
created from "wildfoods" that one can obtain by hunting, fishing, or foraging. Recipes include
Venison Pot Pie to Squirrel Stew, Cherry Pheasant Breasts, Mushroom-Roasted Duck, Iowa
Baked Turtle, Wild Rice Quiche, and much more. Tips, tricks, and techniques for preparing
freshly hunted or caught meat round out this "must-have" for gourmet outdoorsmen (and
women)!

Illustrated with full-color, full-page photography of its sumptuous dishes on virtually every other
page, Truly Texas Mexican: A Native Culinary Heritage in Recipes is a wonderful treasury of
100 kitchen-tested recipes showcasing the heritage of Texas Mexican cuisine. From tasty Beef
Tamales to Potato and Egg Tacos, Crab and Avocado Cocktail, Hibiscus Drink and much more,
Truly Texas Mexican features flavors to remember. A superb addition to cookbook shelves!

Basil Thyme Coriander and Other Herbs is a cookbook with a unique focus - the uses of twenty
different herbs to add flavor to favorite dishes, as well as their therapeutic value. Color
photography illustrates the herb profiles and sumptuous recipes such as Bay Leaf Flavoured
Roast Sturgeon, Dill Crusted Lamb Chops, Scallops Poached in Almond Milk with a Savory
Emulsion, and much more. Step-by-step instructions - including a reference section with
photographs demonstrating how to execute certain cooking techniques like removing bitterness
from endives, or preparing flounder roulades - a glossary, and an index round out this excellent
cookbook. Basil Thyme Coriander and Other Herbs is an inspirational resource for chefs of all
skill and experience levels interested in harnessing herbal power!

Illustrated with full color photography, Choosing Raw: Making Raw Foods Part of the Way You
Eat is half a primer of what it means to plan meals of raw, vegan cuisine, and half a recipe
resource. Sample dishes include Curried Chickpea and Carrot Salad, Quinoa Breakfast Pudding
(made with coconut milk), Creamy Basil and Ginger Noodles, Raw Vegan Blueberry Ginger Ice
Cream (dairy free), and much more. A hands-on guide to a healthful way of eating, Choosing
Raw is a welcome addition to any cookbook collection - one doesn't have to be a vegan to
thoroughly enjoy nutritious and delectable vegan recipes!

Berries, seasonal fruits, and honey were mankind's first sweets. They were also vital sources of
vitamins and minerals. They remain medically advocated elements of a nutritious diet. They are
also the foundation of palate pleasing desserts. That's where "Berries And Other Small Fruit"
comes into play. This 149 page compendium presents sixty recipes that will showcase the
culinary use of berries in all ways imaginable ranging from fruit wine, jams, jellies, and grilled
swordfish with blueberries, to clafouti, foie gras with figs, soups, crepes and more. Profusely
illustrated throughout with full color photography, each individual recipes provides a detailed list
of ingredients, preparation instruction and times, along with the number of servings. Thoroughly
'kitchen cook friendly' in organization and presentation, "Berries And Other Small Fruits" will
prove to be an attractive and popular addition to any and all personal, family, and community
library cookbook collections.

A profiterole, cream puff (US), choux a la creme or Profitrol (Turkey) is a French dessert choux
pastry ball filled with whipped cream, pastry cream, custard, or (particularly in the US) ice
cream. The puffs may be decorated or left plain or garnished with chocolate sauce, caramel, or a
dusting of powdered sugar. In some areas, the term profiterole is used for small versions filled
with whipped ice cream and topped with chocolate although the usage varies and can include
other fillings. Now even the most novice of kitchen cooks can create bakery quality cream puffs
in all manner of varieties and variations by following the recipes that Hannah Miles has compiled
in "Cream Puffs And Other Delicious French Pastries", a 64 page compendium showcasing
desserts that range from Triple Chocolate Cream Puffs and Pistachio Religieuse to a Strawberry
Cream Puff Ring, Fresh Fruit Eclairs, and Strudel Cream Puffs with Caramel Glaze. Beautifully
illustrated throughout, "Cream Puffs And Other Delicious French Pastries" is a truly elegant
addition to any personal, professional, or community library cookbook collections.

A doughnut or donut is a type of fried dough confectionery or dessert food. The doughnut is
popular in many countries and prepared in various forms as a sweet snack that can be homemade
or purchased in bakeries, supermarkets, food stalls, and franchised specialty outlets. They are
usually deep-fried from a flour dough, and typically either ring-shaped or without a hole and
often filled. Other types of batters can also be used, and various toppings and flavorings are used
for different types, such as sugar, chocolate, or maple glazing. In addition to flour, doughnuts
may also include such ingredients as water, leavening, eggs, milk, sugar, oil/shortening, natural
flavors and/or artificial flavors. The two most common types are the toroidal ring doughnut and
the filled doughnut - which is injected with fruit preserves, cream, custard, or other sweet fillings.
A small spherical piece of dough may be cooked as a doughnut hole. Other shapes include rings,
balls, and flattened spheres, as well as ear shapes, twists and other forms. Doughnut varieties are
also divided into cake and risen type doughnuts. "The Donut: History, Recipes, and Lore from
Boston to Berlin" by Michael Krondl is a wonderfully illustrated, 168 page compendium
comprised of 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes for creating bakery quality donuts at home, as well as
an informative and entertaining background on the folklore and history of one of the world's
favorite fried treats. Of special note is the section prefacing the recipes themselves and offering
an informed commentary on fat, frying tips, and topping for donuts. The variations of donut
recipes range from Zalabia: Syrian Hanukkah Fritters; Whole Wheat Apple Cider Donuts, and
Chocolate-Glazed Bismarcks with Marshmallow Cream; to Mexican Chocolate Churros; Dulce
De Leche Raised Donuts with Salty Caramel Glaze; Key Lime Crullers; and Baked Red Velvet
Donuts with Vanilla Bean Icing. Enthusiastically recommended, "The Donut: History, Recipes,
and Lore from Boston to Berlin" will prove to be an enduringly popular addition to any personal,
professional, family, or community library cookbook collections.

Make it Lighter provides a fine collection of healthier versions of favorite recipes, and offers the
author's own tips for making the most of traditional dishes that have been slimmed down for
modern eaters. This is more than another recipe collection: it outlines how she modified dishes
and adds nutritional analysis and step-by-step photos. Tips for each dish range from using a
nonstick skillet to use less oil to using olive oil substitutes for butter and cream-based dishes. The
result is a powerful survey of delicious favorites recommended for any who want to diet without
giving up their favorite comfort foods!

The New Greenmarket Cookbook gathers recipes and culinary tips from modern chefs who focus
on farm-fresh ingredients, and provides home cooks with a set of insights on using fresh produce
in innovative new ways. Ideas come from New York's best chefs and range from Fresh Fettuccini
with Spring Greens to Spicy Watermelon Granita and Apricot Jam. The recipes follow a year's
cycle at the market where local farmers and gardeners sell their wares, and accompany profiles of
some twenty farmers who sell to New York City residents. A fine collection emerges!

Everyday Vegan Eats: Family Favorites from My Kitchen to Yours presents plant-based meals
that families will enjoy. Author and restaurant owner Zsu Dever's family went vegan years ago:
this compiles the recipes she's used to keep them satisfied, and demonstrates methods for
adapting traditional family recipes to vegan tastes. With her guidance even Baked Macaroni and
Cheese and French Toast assume new, satisfying make-overs. Add color photos throughout and
you have a winning guide.

A Change of Appetite offers a fine collection of recipes for healthy eating and offers dishes
inspired by world cuisines from Russia to Scandinavia, packed with flavor and appeal. While
'healthy' here is profiled, it's less about weight loss than about flavor and freshness. Chapters are
packed with recipes organized by season for maximum use of fresh, seasonal ingredients and pair
this approach with dishes packed with unusual flavor combinations from Ricotta with Summer
Berries and Honey to Shawarma Chicken with Warm Chickpea Puree and Sumac Onions. Expect
something delightfully different with this appealing coverage, recommended for any cookbook
collection looking for something different.

Food service professionals, chemists working with foods, and bakers involved with gluten-free
baked products will all find this technical treatment of gluten-free baked goods to be key to
developing and manufacturing gluten-free products. Chapters provide a basic introduction to
such products, their development requirements, and how to understand Celiac disease and gluten
intolerance: something quite essential as gluten is evident in many products one wouldn't
ordinarily think about. From formulating snacks, cakes and breads to regulations and certification
procedures, this is a 'must' for any interested in the latest gluten-free technology.

The Best of Rose Elliot: The Ultimate Vegetarian Collection comes from one of England's best
vegetarian chefs, and provides a fine collection from two of her books: vegetarian Supercook and
Sumptuous Suppers. It's packed with influences from around the world, take-offs on meat dishes,
and meals designed for parties to quick dinners alike. The result is a lovely collection of original
creations that will expand any vegetarian cook's collection.

Jane Barthelemy's GOOD MORNING PALEO: MORE THAN 150 EASY FAVORITES TO
STAR YOUR DAY, GLUTEN- AND GRAIN-FREE (9780738217451, $18.99) provides recipes
for some 150 low-carb recipes for breakfasts that are gluten-, grain-, and dairy-free, and is a pick
for any who would use it to support either the Paleo diet or other diet plans. Recipes for
Breakfast Burritos, Baked Eggs, Quiche Lorraine and others modify ingredients and use easy lists
of staples commonly found in Paleo kitchens. The result is a fine survey recommended for any
general cookbook collection; especially those seeking more Paleo guides. Terry Hope Romero's
SALAD SAMURAI: 100 CUTTING-EDGE, ULTRA-HEARTY, EASY-T0-MAKE SALADS
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE VEGAN TO LOVE (9780738214870, $19.99) comes from an
award-winning chef that shows how salads can move beyond bland, boring styles to become
amazing entrees. From a Deviled Kale Caesar Salad to Seared Garlic Chickpeas, Spinach and
Farro, expect a dose of 'exotic' ingredients (i.e. to be found in health food stores, not your
everyday supermarket), amazing dressings, and meatless, dairy-free dishes arranged by season
(even winter). A top pick for any looking for something different.

The All-New Vegetarian Passport: 350 Healthy Recipes Inspired by Global Cuisines is packed
with color photos, arranged with color-coded pages by region to make for quick and easy
referencing, and recipes that are geared to vegan and gluten-free options. From Asia and the
Middle East to India and the Americas, this pairs recipes with icons on which are suitable for
different diets, from celiac disease and diabetes to heart disease, arthritis and vegan diet plans.
The result is a highly recommended pick for any vegetarian cook and collections catering to
them.

TEA AND TREATS is packed with over fifty recipes matching tea to sweets, and is the perfect
item of choice for any who would create classic afternoon teas by understanding different kinds
of teas and how they pair with sweets. In order to fully appreciate this approach, of course cooks
should have an affinity for both. Those who do will find the coverage of teas offers many
insights, from bubble teas and green and white teas to fruit trees - and will discover how to pair
each kind of tea with the appropriate sweet flavors for best effect. The history and health
applications of the teas are also included in a fine pick for any cookbook collection.

Itsu: The Cookbook: 100 Low-Calorie Eat Beautiful Recipes for Health & Happiness comes
from the London-based restaurant chain: the first and only fast food chain dedicated to light,
healthy food. It's spent some ten years developing a range of fast, delicious and Asian-inspired
dishes which are offered here to home cooks in a user-friendly manual packed with some 100
recipes from soups and salads to noodles and desserts. Each dish is less than 300 calories per
serving, takes less than 30 minutes to prepare from scratch, and adheres to any dieter's plan. Add
color photos for maximum impact and appeal!

The Health/Medicine Shelf

The collaborative work of Karen E. McConnell (Pacific Lutheran University), Charles B. Corbin
(Arizona State University), David E. Corbin (University of Nebraska at Omaha), and Terrir D.
Farrar (Pacific Lutheran University), "Health for Life" is a 424 page textbook deftly organized
into six major units of instruction: Understanding Health and Wellness; Preventing Disease and
Seeking Care; Embracing Priority Lifestyles; Building Relationships and Lifelong Health;
Avoiding Destructive Habits; Creating Health and Safe Communities. This collection of lessons
plans provides an ideal high school level curriculum structure and would also prove to be
thoroughly 'user friendly' for home schooling instruction as well. Exceptionally well organized
and presented, "Health for Life" is enhanced with the inclusion a wealth student web resources,
as well as an eight page glossary and a comprehensive index. Also very highly recommended for
school Health & Fitness curriculums from Human Kinetics and now in a completely updated
sixth edition is "Fitness for Life" (9781450497534, $39.00) by the team of Charles B. Corbin and
Guy C. Le Masurier.

Clinical nutrition is nutrition of patients in health care. Clinical in this sense refers to the
management of patients, including not only outpatients at clinics, but also (and mainly) inpatients
in hospitals. It incorporates primarily the scientific fields of nutrition and dietetics. It aims to
keep a healthy energy balance in patients, as well as providing sufficient amounts other nutrients
such as protein, vitamins, minerals. "The Clinical Nutrition Manager's Handbook: Solutions For
The Busy Professional" is a 271 page manual organized into ten informative chapters drawn from
experienced clinical nutrition managers and offers a wealth of clinical nutrition management
tools, 'best practices' and practical tips. "The Clinical Nutrition Manager's Handbook" covers
staff hiring, management, and development; budgeting, financial management, revenue
generation, and business plans; statutory and regulatory issues; quality control in foodservice
operations; quality management and improvement; productivity and time management; strategic
planning; innovations and trends in clinical nutrition; 'Nutrition Informatics; and conducting
clinical research. "The Clinical Nutrition Manager's Handbook" is highly recommended for
novice nutrition managers and has a great deal of enduring value for experienced nutritional
management staff members as well.

The Dash Diet to End Obesity is practical guide to improving one's eating and health habits, the
better to prevent hypertension and type 2 diabetes, as well as reduce excess weight. This is not a
fad or crash diet book; there is no magic pill or quick fix to combat obesity - but a wealth of tips,
tricks, and techniques (such as reducing the size of one's meal plate, and assigning half of it to
fruits or vegetables) help make the gradual transition to wellness easier to achieve. "The problem
with most diet books is that they oversimplify a complex subject. In real life, there are thousands
of food items to choose from, portion sizes are not standardized, and calories aren't the entire
story - you also must contend with sugar, salt, and saturated fat." The authors of The Dash Diet to
End Obesity are all medical professionals, who apply their expertise to a list of recommended
foods, and lifestyle improvements. The pros and cons of weight-loss surgery for the morbidly
obese are also candidly discussed. An excellent guide of distilled wisdom, The Dash Diet to End
Obesity is candid, forthright, and a "must-read" for anyone seeking to lose weight.

Confronting Chronic Pain: A Pain Doctor's Guide to Relief is filled with tips to help everyone
who struggles with daily, chronic pain, and comes from a doctor who specializes in the field of
pain management. Chapters survey what causes different kinds of pain, from arthritis and back
pain to migraine and cancer - and offers the latest information on neurostimulators, pain
medications, and alternative medicine alike. There are different, new approaches to pain
management that a everyone should become familiar with: this book covers them all!

101 Tips for Parents of Children With Autism: Effective Solutions for Everyday Challenges
offers strategies to help children cope with obstacles and inappropriate behaviors, and is directed
to parents who want to know more about the successful Miller Method. This book has been
featured before but deserves ongoing mention for its expansion of Miller's techniques and for its
important keys to understanding behavior modification.

The Asperkid's Game Plan provides a fine survey on structured play that engages kids with
Asperger syndrome and uses strengths they already have to develop skills, making this a solid
compendium of games and activities for parents and teachers alike. A range of scenarios shows
how Aspie kids learn and how activities can be tailored to make the most of their abilities,
making for an education title applicable to a range of budgets and scenarios.

Sleep Well On The Autism Spectrum: How To Recognise Common Sleep Difficulties, Choose
The Right Treatment, And Get You Or Your Child Sleeping Soundly is an outstanding book for
parents and individuals who look for better sleep patterns for those on the autism spectrum, and
considers the special management of these individuals who struggle with sleep disorders. A
range of sleep disorders and possible treatments consider their symptoms, how they evolve, and
their treatment, making for a fine survey recommended for any psychology, health, and medicine
collection.

LEGO-Based Therapy: How to Build Social Competence Through LEGO-Based Clubs for
Children With Autism and Related Conditions offers a complete guide to the therapy that
contains all the basics needed to set up and run a LEGO-Based Club for special-needs kids. It
uses LEGO building to foster social development and social rules, and provides a manual
outlining the theory and research of autism treatments and how the LEGO-Based Club idea
works in real life. The result is a solid reference for any education or health collection working
with autistic kids.

The Metaphysical Studies Shelf

In Classical Antiquity, an oracle was a person or agency considered to interface wise counsel or
prophetic predictions or precognition of the future, inspired by the gods. As such it is a form of
divination. The word oracle comes from the Latin verb orare "to speak" and properly refers to the
priest or priestess uttering the prediction. Oracles were thought to be portals through which the
gods spoke directly to people. The lush Victorian-influenced images of Ciro Marchetti's "Oracle
of Visions" deck provide unique perspectives for insightful divination and meditation in the
ancient oracle tradition through the use of tarot cards. The imaginative scenes encourage us to set
aside pre-conceived ideas and investigate the choices, decisions, and consequences faced each
day. With impressively striking card images and very highly recommended, the "Oracle of
Visions" set includes 52 cards and 140-page booklet.

The tarot is a pack of used from the mid-15th century in various parts of Europe to play a group
of card games such as Italian tarocchini and French tarot. From the late 18th century until the
present time the tarot has also found use by mystics and occultists in efforts at divination or as a
map of mental and spiritual pathways. The creation of Patrick Valenza, "Deviant Moon Tarot
Deck" presents uniquely alternative interpretations of traditional tarot with symbolism inspired
by childhood dreams. Stylized moon-faced characters created from manipulated photographs of
18th century tombstones are set against evocative backgrounds. Incorporated into the artwork are
surreal scenes of distant smoke stacks, insane asylums and abandoned buildings. The
accompanying booklet gives interesting card descriptions and interpretations, both upright and
reversed. The symmetric card backs, showing different phases of the moon, allow for reversed
readings. Also included in the booklet is a unique ten-card spread called the Lunatic Spread,
which mimics the shape of the full moon, and derives energy from its circular pattern. Hauntingly
beautiful with metaphysical imagery, "Deviant Moon Tarot Deck" is truly extraordinary and
highly recommended for personal and professional tarot deck collections.

Co-written by Stacy James and Jada Fire, and superbly illustrated by Jada Fires art work,
"Ancient Animal Wisdom" is an oracle set that brings the energy and insight of 38 different
African animal spirit guides into your life to help you connect with your own intuition and find
clarity. Vibrant artwork is paired with inspirational passages. The 44-page illustrated guidebook
offers 10 card spreads as well as numerological approaches for using the "Ancient Animal
Wisdom" oracle cards. Unique, beautiful, inspiring, "Ancient Animal Wisdom" will prove to be
an enduringly popular addition to any and all personal tarot card and oracle card collections.

Drawing Down the Sun: Rekindle the Magick of the Solar Goddesses is a recommendation for
any new age collection strong in goddess-based spirituality and the melding of spirit, mind and
body, and features focus on fourteen different goddesses and how to use and recognize their
different divine spirits through rituals and spells. Chapters discuss their different attributes, how
to use healing energies differently for each, and how to incorporate solar magick and meditations
into the mix, making this a fine guide for any looking to incorporate the divine feminine in their
rituals and spiritual work.

The Sports Shelf

Pittsburg Phil personally amassed a fortune of $3,250,000 (worth $80 million in today's dollars)
by investing his earnings from the racetrack. Racing Maxims & Methods of Pittsburg Phil
contains the condensed horseracing wisdom of this well-known founder of the modern practice
of handicapping (calculating the scoring advantage to equalize the overall odds of winning in
sports - an indispensable part of the horse race betting industry). Chapters discuss handicapping
horses by class and weight, how to identify side effects from drugs used on horses, the pivotal
roles of trainers and jockeys, and more. A handful his brief yet cutting maxims round out this
absolute "must-have" for anyone interested in placing bets on the sport. "If there are two or three
very fast horses in a race, one or two of them will quit before the end of the journey. Hence, look
out for your intelligent jockey."

The Greatest Golf Courses and How They Are Played
Mark Rowlinson, General Editor
Hamlyn
c/o Octopus Publishing
236 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
www.octopusbooksusa.com
9780600628477, $19.99, www.amazon.com

The Greatest Golf Courses and How They Are Played provides a unique insight into the world's
best golf clubs, has been selected by a panel of experts and illustrated with computer art, and
imparts the basics of what makes these courses exceptional and how to play them. Golfers will
appreciate a fine survey profiling the golfing scene in different regions, with photos from experts
in course design accompanying quotes from architects and players alike. From courses across
America to Canadian courses, this packs in lovely photos to pair with statistics on the best golf
courses around, and is a pick for any avid golfer.

The Military Shelf

Attrition warfare is a military strategy in which a belligerent side attempts to win a war by
wearing down the enemy to the point of collapse through continuous losses in personnel and
materiel. The war will usually be won by the side with greater such resources. The word attrition
comes from the Latin root 'atterere' meaning to rub against, similar to the "grinding down" of the
opponent's forces in attrition warfare. World War I, also known as the First World War, was a
global war centered in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918.
From the time of its occurrence until the approach of World War II, it was called simply the
World War or the Great War, and thereafter the First World War or World War I. In America, it
was initially called the European War. More than 9 million combatants were killed; a casualty
rate exacerbated by the belligerents' technological and industrial sophistication, and tactical
stalemate. It was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, paving the way for major political
changes, including revolutions in many of the nations involved. It is commonly acknowledged
that with the introduction of military technological advances, World War I was largely fought by
all sides as a war of attrition. "War of Attrition: Fighting the First World War" by William
Philpott (Professor of the History of Warfare, Department of War Studies, King's College,
London, England) is a 416 page compendium providing an historically descriptive analysis with
respect to how this international conflict was waged with respect to each sides resources,
strategies, deployments, and battle engagement. A work of truly impressive and documented
scholarship, "War of Attrition: Fighting the First World War" is a strongly recommended
contribution to the growing library of World War I literature and an invaluable addition to both
community and academic library 20th Century Military History reference collections and
supplemental reading lists.

Chris McNab's SOVIET SUBMACHINE GUNS OF WORLD WAR II (9781782007944,
$18.95) is for any collection strong in either military history or weaponry, and provides a
coverage of the origins and development of the Soviet-made submachine guns of World War II.
Chapters provide assessments of their strengths and limitations and provide strong historical and
technical surveys of these guns and their impact on the war. The result is a powerful survey
recommended for firearms and military history holdings. Barrett Tillman's US MARINE CORPS
FIGHTER SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR II (9781782004103, $25.95) provides a fine
survey of Marine Corps action during the second world war, and covers Marine fighter squadrons
operating legendary aircraft. It comes from an aviation historian who here provides tribute to
individual flyers and combat operations alike, packing in historic details about the squadrons and
their activities. The result is a powerful survey, highly recommended for any military history,
Marine or aircraft history holding. Douglas C. Dildy's FALL GELB 1940(1): PANZER
BREAKTHROUGH IN THE WEST (9781782006442, $21.95) provides a fine survey of the
clash between German and French forces in 1940. Hitler moved 136 divisions through Belgium
and northern France to destroy the Allied forces there and gain territory for campaigns against
France and English: this follows the German efforts as its three Panzer corps embarked on their
assault. Vintage black and white photos, charts, and maps accompany a fascinating chronology of
military engagement perfect for any World War II history collection. David R. Higgins'
JAGDPANTHER VS. SU-100 (9781782002956, $18.95) provides a powerful account of the
Eastern Front in 1945 and focuses on the German Jagdpanther and Soviet SU-100 destroyers
who fought each other during the final German offensive in the area. Chapters offer close
inspection of weaponry, strategies, and fighters and come from an authority on armored warfare,
offering a blend of vintage photos and color contemporary illustrations to reveal the weapons and
their use. A fine recommendation for military collections strong in weapons analysis.
CHALLENGE OF BATTLE: THE BRITISH ARMY'S ENTRY INTO THE FIRST WORLD
WAR by Adrian Gilbert (9781849088596, $25.95) offers general military history holdings a
close inspection of the British Army in 1914, considering its organization and tactics during the
war and reviewing its progress and failings. Chapters examine the decisions made by officers and
use diaries, letters and other historical documents to trace not just events, but how they affected
all involved. A fine recommendation for any general collection. Also recommended for the same
general military history audience is GARY GALLAGHER'S CIVIL WAR: FORT SUMTER TO
APPOMATTOX (9781782006435, $30.00), an exploration of the political, historical and
cultural significance of the war. Chapters consider the war from beginning to end with an eye to
exploring how four bloody years of battle affected civilians and military fighters alike, making
for a fine addition not just to military but general American history holdings alike. Chris
McNab's HITLER'S FORTRESSES: GERMAN FORTIFICATIONS AND DEFENCES 1939-45
(9781782008286, $40.00) provides a detailed guide to every defensive project in the Third
Reich, and packs in drawings, maps, and photos that include 3-D and cutaway views to further
display defensive operations. Chapters offer insights into Germany's defensive history and
strategies and make for a fine account recommended for any definitive military collection.
TRENCH: A HISTORY OF TRENCH WARFARE ON THE WESTERN FRONT by Stephen
Bull (9781472801326, $19.95) offers something different to readers of military history: a
narrowed focus on the tactics, events, and struggles revolving around trench warfare. Photos,
illustrations, trench maps and first-hand accounts accompany a detailed soldier's viewpoint of
World War I, offering discussions of the new farm of warfare, its methods and tactics, and its
impact on soldiers. It's an outstanding survey highly recommended for any interested in military
history.

The Art Shelf

Impressionism is a 19th-century art movement that originated with a group of Paris-based artists.
Their independent exhibitions brought them to prominence during the 1870s and 1880s, in spite
of harsh opposition from the conventional art community in France. The name of the style
derives from the title of a Claude Monet work, Impression, soleil levant (Impression, Sunrise),
which provoked the critic Louis Leroy to coin the term in a satirical review published in the
Parisian newspaper Le Charivari. Impressionist painting characteristics include relatively small,
thin, yet visible brush strokes, open composition, emphasis on accurate depiction of light in its
changing qualities (often accentuating the effects of the passage of time), ordinary subject matter,
inclusion of movement as a crucial element of human perception and experience, and unusual
visual angles. "Jersey Shore Impressionists: The Fascination of Sun and Sea 1880-1940" by
American art historian and dealer Roy Pedersen is a beautifully illustrated 127 page compendium
showcasing the distinctive artwork of a group of American impressionist painters using the
seascapes and landscapes of the New Jersey shoreline for their inspiration. Informed,
informative, and a sheer delight to browse through, "Jersey Shore Impressionists: The
Fascination of Sun and Sea 1880-1940" is a seminal and highly recommended contribution to
personal, professional, academic, and community library American Art History reference
collections and supplemental studies reading lists.

Complete Guide to Watercolour Painting comes from a watercolourist who shares his expertise
in a reference for artists that covers everything from landscapes and buildings to people. It offers
seven step-by-step demonstrations, over 250 photos accompanying them, and other inspirational
photos documenting the process and its results. From incorporating different kinds of perspective
to working with nature and capturing light, this guide covers all the basics watercolourists must
know in order to create a polished, professional-looking result. Any who would improve their
skills or begin a project in watercolour will find this a winning survey.

Colliding Worlds: How Cutting-Edge Science is Redefining Contemporary Art is a
recommendation for arts and science holdings alike, and considers the common ground
connecting these seemingly-disparate worlds. It comes from a professor and popular science
writer who reviews the concept of the Third Culture, based on British novelist C.P. Snow's
description of Western culture as divided between the sciences and the humanities. In this
environment the two fuse and scientists and artists work together to create works that illustrate
and display high-tech modern society. Chapters provide plenty of examples and support for the
connections between the two seemingly-disparate disciplines and make for accessible reading for
general-interest and specialty audiences alike!

Adobe Muse is a product by Adobe Systems. The software is focused on allowing designers to
create websites without having to write any code. This app is available through Adobe Creative
Cloud. "Creative Web Design with Adobe Muse" by David Asch is an illustrated, 208 page,
step-by-step formatted instruction guide that will enable even the most novice of web designers
to easily incorporate Photoshop into Adobe Muse resulting in effective, efficient, and elegantly
designed web pages. Of special note is a companion website with up-to-the-minute coverage of
Muse and other tutorials to help design the perfect web page. Thoroughly 'user friendly' from first
page to last, "Creative Web Design with Adobe Muse" is highly recommended for personal,
professional, academic, and community library Computer Science instruction guide reference
collections.

Facebook All-in-One For Dummies has been completely updated to include Facebook's latest
changes, from using mobile Facebook apps to managing pages, news feeds and timelines, and is
a pick for both newcomers to Facebook and those who would delve into using the social media
for marketing their own brand or pursuit. Chapters cover all aspect of connecting using social
media, and assume no prior knowledge as they provide a sequence of opportunities for applying
Facebook's structure to business and social pursuits alike. A great place for beginners to locate
the latest information in the most accessible format!

The 2014 edition of Build an Awesome PC is edited by Jacquelyn Carter and provides a short yet
in-depth focus on how to build a PC, pairing a tutorial approach with basics covering every point,
from powering the motherboard to installing CPU cooling units and selecting a case. Any
working on their own computer-making projects will find this packed with color photos
throughout, and plenty of description of processes and pitfalls - enough to successfully complete
a PC-building job!

The seventh updated edition of A Practical Guide to Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux blends
a tutorial format suitable for classroom study with a programmer's desk reference, which makes it
a recommendation for students and practicing professionals alike. The focus is on the latest
Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux applications, with chapters from one of the world's leading
Linux experts offering all the basics. But don't assume this is only for those with Linux
backgrounds: no prior Linux experiences is needed and chapters begin with the basics of
installation and applying Linux operations to different tasks. This edition includes new
programming chapters, new tutorials, and the latest program versions and concerns, from security
to cloud computing.

Michael Manoochehri's DATA JUST RIGHT: INTRODUCTION TO LARGE-SCALE DATA &
ANALYTICS (9780321898654, $39.99) is recommended for businesses and computer
collections interested in applying large-scale data to building applications. It's a survey that tells
how to manage datasets, build pipelines and dashboards, and apply statistical analysis to business
pursuits, and it's packed with a blend of theory and applications key to successful business
pursuits in any industry. Techniques use many of the latest data analysis tools in a pick business
leaders will find perfect for communicating with IT professionals. Brad Dayley's JQUERY AND
JAVASCRIPT PHRASEBOOK (9780321918963, $29.99) provides a key reference of codes and
commands and is recommended for any who would use jQuery more effectively. Its pocket tote
appearance lends to a guide that is both compact and well organized, offering some 100 reusable
code bits to code functional jQuery on the fly. With its fine arrangement, this is a top pick for any
who seek a take-along tote.

WordPress for Dummies covers the latest releases of WordPress and is a recommendation for
both newcomers who would use it for the first time and those who would set up their first blog
using either of the popular WordPress versions. From locating free themes and plug-ins to
customizing templates and staying up to date with WordPress changes, this is a fine introduction
for any who would apply WordPress to a blog or online pursuit, offering plenty of visuals and a
chatty, easy format that lends to understanding.

The Education Shelf

Created by the team of Don Bastian, Tom Kinney, and Autumn Garza, "Explore Personal Care"
is a complete and exceptional curriculum for teaching personal hygiene practices and related
skills to transition students and is especially appropriate for use with grades 6 through 12.
"Explore Personal Care" covers 35 vital personal care activities designed specifically for young
women and 31 essential personal activities for young men. Included are the hygiene basics like
brushing teeth and taking showers, to practical issues for young men and women such as buying
clothes, being stylish, and getting along with friends. The student Survival Guide books -- one
for women (EX-PW01T, $42.00) and one for men (Ex-PM01T, $42.00) -- include relevant
vocabulary with definitions provided, enlarged text with symbols, step-by-step illustrated activity
sequences, two comprehension quizzes, and instructive photo essays of the activities featuring
age appropriate models. Throughout, the student books are heavily illustrated to support
struggling readers. Very highly recommended for both public and private school Health &
Hygiene curriculums (as well as home school curriculums), "Explore Personal Care" series is
available as an Introductory Kit (EX-P10T, $259.00) and a Classroom Kit (EX-P20T,
$499.00).

The collaborative project of professional educators Joyce Hemphill, Laura Scheinholtz, and
Heather Von Bank, "The Power of Playful Learning: The Green Edition" is a 184 page collection
of playful activities will support and complement a classroom curriculum with games and
activities can be made almost entirely from common household recyclables. Each individual
activity includes simple instructions for creating the game or toy and a list of educational and
developmental benefits. These classroom based activities are nicely organized into five chapters
based on skills being applied, and skills in number sense, objects in motion, and speaking and
language are developed along the way. Estimating, measurement, and graphing Planning and
development Putting things together Sequencing, making connections, and spatial relationships
Developing a greater understanding of objects in motion. Thoroughly 'user friendly', "The Power
of Playful Learning: The Green Edition" is very highly recommended as a school curriculum
resource for preschool through fifth grade classes.

Leading the e-Learning Transformation of Higher Education comes for innovators in the field of
on-line learning, and not only reviews the specifics of how technology is changing the world of
higher education, but considers the leadership and educational challenges that come with the
e-learning environment. Chapters share successes, explains how to blend e-learning into higher
education goals, and comes from contributors who themselves hold leadership roles in their
organizations. A 'must' for any educator involved in higher learning processes.

Uncommon Core: Where the Authors of the Standards Go Wrong About Instruction - and How
You Can Get it Right provides a fine survey offering reader-based approaches as alternatives to
text-based ones in the common core standards, and pinpoints misunderstandings about
standards-based instruction that could prove detrimental to student learning. This is more than
criticism of some of the approaches of common core instruction: it's packed with alternatives and
discussions of criteria that augment and enhance the basic concepts of the common core. The
result is a powerful teacher's guide packed with food for thought on customizing common core
approaches for maximum benefit.

Your Left-Handed Child: Making Things Easy for Left-Handers in a Right-Handed World comes
from an author who herself is a left-hander, as well as a mother of one - and she has owned the
Left Handed Shop in London for some thirty years. Her title is packed with strategies for helping
kids of all ages adjust to their left-handed nature, and covers everything from recognizing early
signs of left-handedness from infancy to school years to helping young children learn even
complicated tax such as getting dressed. Her coverage of manufactured aids and new designs
accompanies educational strategies that will appeal to any educator or parent.

Leslie Blauman with Jim Burke's THE COMMON CORE COMPANION: THE STANDARDS
DECODED (9781483349855, $34.95) is recommended for educators of grades 3-5 who will find
this a fine reference for any interested in the standards for literature and informational texts.
Teaching ideas for each standard is accompanied by adaptations, tips on how to develop skills
key to using the standards successfully, and a glossary of academic language for each standard.
Add graphic organizers, rubrics, and reproducible planning templates and you have an educator's
workbook that is geared to classroom teachers who want to adopt the standards to their own
techniques and lesson plans. Kristen Swanson and Hadley J. Ferguson's UNLEASHING
STUDENT SUPERPOWERS: PRACTICAL TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR 21ST
CENTURY STUDENTS (9781483350969, $30.00) provides instructors with the basics of
creating an inquiry-based, student-driven learning environment and pairs research with specific
directions on how to turn ordinary students into stars. Each student has hidden talents, and part of
a teacher's job is bringing these abilities to light and nurturing them. This book shows how,
supports one of six 'superpowers', and encourages depth of thought and Common Core
applications throughout.

Specifically written for new engineers and technicians, and now in a newly updated and
expanded third edition "Understanding How Components Fail" focuses on the metallurgical and
materials evaluation for failure mode identification. Comprehensive information covering the
basic principles and practices are clearly explained, along with recent technical knowledge and
analysis tools; fatigue striation counting, modeling, and crack rate prediction; Microbiologically
Influenced Corrosion (MIC) technology; and elevated temperature updates. Informed and
informative, with each individual chapter featuring a succinct summary, "Understanding How
Components Fail" is enhanced with and extensive appendix on 'Fracture Mechanics Concepts', a
Glossary, and an Index. An ideal textbook for metallurgical engineering curriculums,
"Understanding How Components Fail" is an essential and highly recommended addition to
professional and academic library reference collections.

Highly Integrated Low-Power Radars discusses how highly integrated radar has been adopted by
several new markets ranging from harbor traffic control to vital sign monitoring, and provides
radar system engineers with scenarios and requirements of this technology. New advances in
radio detection and ranging technology have led to a wide variety of different applications: this
book discusses its adaptation to new markets and offers keys to scenarios, requirements and
limitations alike, making it a key acquisition for any engineering collection strong in radar
technology.

Envelope Tracking Power Amplifiers for Wireless Communications represents the first book on
the market to provide a complete, in-depth introduction to design and theory involved in
envelope tracking for wireless communications, and provides a complete introduction to theory
and design applications for professionals in high-technology industries. The details are complete
and cover underlying theory as well as design considerations and real-world applications, with
chapters including math, charts and diagrams, extensive references, and numerous examples. All
this makes for a key reference addition to any engineering collection.

The Business Shelf

Entrepreneur Jack Daly presents Hyper Sales Growth, a guide built on his 20 years of experience
in sales and management. Chapters discuss the importance of company culture, how to "think
like a coach" (including how to recruit top performers, and the importance of training), expert
salesman tips, tricks, and techniques, and much more. "Let's say that you were a salesperson
calling on 50 people and I told you that you weren't getting enough business out of your territory
and you'd better get busy. If you are like most people, you would go back in your territory and
call on a lot more people. And that would be the wrong move on your part. Instead, you should
identify the high-opportunity accounts and call on them more frequently." An excellent primer,
reference, and resource for any and every professional in the field, Hyper Sales Growth is highly
recommended.

What Your Boss Really Wants From You: 15 Insights to Improve Your Relationship provides a
fine guide from a top executive coach who shows how to find answers to fifteen questions that
will enable a better understanding of a boss's leadership style and goals. Examples from real life
pair with details on how to analyze a boss's style and how to make the most of it, and contribute
to a powerful survey highly recommended for any business or careers collection.

The Crafts Shelf

Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs of its step-by-step instructions on almost every
page, Pinterest Perfect! is packed cover to cover with crafting ideas ranging from doodles to
painting, papercrafts, and mixed media, drawn from the popular project-sharing website
Pinterest. Pinterest Perfect! is very much a hands-on book, inviting the reader to create
pin-worthy pieces of art at home. A superb gift for anyone into simple handicrafts, and a treasure
trove of ideas for making unforgettable greeting cards or other little bits of delight, Pinterest
Perfect is highly recommended.

Joe Silvera's SOLDERING BEYOND THE BASICS: TECHNIQUES TO BUILD
CONFIDENCE AND CONTROL (9781627000291, $21.99) is all about learning soldering and
applying it to jewelry-making projects, and is a pick for jewelry makers who would go to the next
level of skill. Some sixteen projects from rings to earrings are included in a guide that teaches all
kinds of soldering techniques, from using small mixed-gas torches and fluxes to sawing and
more. Materials, tools, and how to set up a studio accompany these projects, making for a top
pick for newcomers to metalworking. Chris Mrosko's BUILDING DIORAMAS
(9780890248706, $21.99) comes from an acclaimed modeler who shows how to make dramatic
dioramas to showcase models, and uses a step-by-step approach to diorama modeling that
includes selecting the right foundation for the display, painting and using realistic elements, and
creating dioramas that profile figures. Modelers will find this specific guide covers everything
from historical scenes to modern global conflicts in a survey of military modeling that will
delight any modeler.

The Social Issues Shelf

Undocumented: How Immigration Became Illegal is a critical examination of the social construct
of restricting immigration in America, and declaring undocumented immigrants to be "illegal".
Author Aviva Chomsky takes the daring stand that all immigration restrictions should be lifted,
arguing that attempting to restrict immigration does no harm than good - it doesn't reduce the
number of people who enter the U.S.; instead, it denies basic human rights to a broad group of
migrants. Undocumented traces the history of how the concept of "illegal immigrant" arose, why
this idea served the interests of the wealthy and powerful elite, and why it is ultimately
detrimental. "Supporters of the idea of border control often argue that without draconian
measures to deter migrants, floods of Mexicans and other Latin Americans would overwhelm the
border and the country. They forget, perhaps, that during the many decades in which the border
was relatively open, there were no floods. The number of undocumented immigrants in the
United States began its precipitous rise after the country began to try to seal the border, in large
part because instead of leaving after a season of work, migrants felt compelled to stay, since they
realized that returning would be difficult." A thought-provoking take on a controversial subject,
Undocumented is a "must-read" regardless of one's personal views.

Grassroots activist Rob Hopkins presents The Transition Companion: Making Your Community
More Resilient in Uncertain Times, a call to action in a world increasingly beset by rising oil
prices, climate change, and economic challenges. How can communities work together to
respond to these problems? Chapters discuss running effective meetings and forming legal
entities, the role of volunteers, fostering "street-by-street" behavior change, the link between
social enterprise and entrepreneurship, and much more. "Be mindful of the language you and
your group use in talks, printed materials and events, avoiding divisive 'them and us'-style
messaging, however subtle. Work actively to avoid perceptions of being 'hippy' or excessively
rooted in alternative culture; rather, ensure that the project remains as accessible to as wide a
range of people as possible." The Transition Companion is especially recommended for public
and community library collections, and deserves to be required reading for all environmental
activists.

George Yancey's DEHUMANIZING CHRISTIANS: CULTURAL COMPETITION IN A
MULTICULTURAL WORLD (9781412852678, $49.95) examines right-wing authoritarianism
and its dehumanizing effects on Christians, considering how authoritarianism serves as a tool of
the right-wing and progressives who would use it against conservative Christians. From methods
both sides use to dehumanize their opponents to the existence and models of Christian
dehumanizing actions, this is a powerful sociological survey that pinpoints actions of the left and
right alike, considering the origins and actions of fear and loathing towards Christians.
College-level sociology and religious studies readers alike will find this eye-opening. James A.
Clapp's THE CITY (9781412852876, $89.95) appears in its second updated edition to provide a
fine compilation of over three thousand quotes, from verses and proverbs to scripture and lyrics,
on urban life from ancient to modern times. This reference reflects the words of over a thousand
writers throughout history, from poets and public speakers to politicians and scientists, religious
leaders and travelers. This second edition includes four hundred new entries, updates on their
authors, and a expanded introduction and preface, making it a top pick for any studying urban
culture.

The Interior Design Shelf

Ros Byam Shaw's ENGLISH ECCENTRIC: A CELEBRATION OF IMAGINATIVE,
INTRIGUING AND STYLISH INTERIORS (9781849755030, $45.00) features some fourteen
different interiors highly diverse in nature, from a tiny cottage filled with circus themes to a
terraced home filled with political references. Each interior provides a host of inspirational
choices readers will find central to producing their own English-style unusual decorations.
Full-page color photos are perfect vehicles to display artworks, room accents, and how different
influences are dictated by different kinds of structures. The result is a gorgeous presentation,
recommended for any home and garden collection and arts libraries strong in interior design.
Hilary Robertson works with photographer Anna Williams in THE STUFF OF LIFE
(9781849755054, $35.00), a fine survey that covers possessions in the home. It comes from an
interiors stylist who considers ways to style and display possessions, from ornaments to family
photos, and is packed with colorful ideas for organizing and creating themes around possessions
and their display.

Lake/Flato Houses: Embracing the Landscape displays the works and sentiments of Lake/Flato
Architects of San Antonio, Texas, and provides a fine survey of the works of a firm that uses
local materials and workmanship to design modern, environmentally responsible buildings.
Lake/Flato has received numerous awards for its sustainable architecture designs, and this
showcases their works with a combination of color photos and architectural commentary perfect
for any interested in inspirational treatments of landscape design.

The Gardening Shelf

Power Plants: Simple Home Remedies You Can Grow teaches how to harvest plants and how to
use them in home-grown remedies: all that's required is a basic interest in gardening and herbal
applications. Even novice gardeners who have only a few pots can use the tips here, which range
from understanding which plants are easy and which require much tending to creating growing
conditions that lead to bountiful harvests. With this guide in hand, any can choose particular
plants that they want to grow with specific applications in mind, and will find here all the tools
and techniques needed to create healthy plants and effective remedies.

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future, Volume 30 is the thirtieth anniversary anthology
of winning science fiction and fantasy entries to the Writers of the Future Contest. The
never-before-published stories are from a broad diversity of authors, including big names like
Robert Silverberg and Orson Scott Card, but also some from rising literary stars. Each story is
illustrated with a black-and-white artwork from the Illustrators of the Future Contest (now in its
25th year). Volume 30 of this superb series is highly recommended, especially for enthusiasts of
the genre!

EARTH AWAKENS covers the first Formic War that happened nearly a century before the
beginning of Card's famous Ender's Game, and is set in a world before Ender Wiggin was born,
providing the first book in a projected series. Here humans are just beginning to explore the solar
system when an alien ship's arrival cuts off human off-world habitats and an Earth unaware that
it's been invaded. When awareness does set in, only a few men and women realize the
importance of thwarting the invasion before the planet falls. A vivid military-style story is spiced
by strong characters and settings in this engrossing story.

The Music Shelf

"Lyrical Solos" for classical guitar by William Bay contains 19 exquisitely sensual solos of
medium difficulty written in standard notation. These contemporary pieces evoke a broad
spectrum of harmonies, moods, and tonal textures and colors, inviting the soloist to indulge in
interpretation and expression. Titles such as "Daydreams," "Horizon," "Coming Home," and
"Longing" represent the reflective nature of these expressive compositions, while "The Journey,"
"New Day," and "My Irish Home" explore some bright, moments filled with sunlight and
warmth. Each solo is carefully marked for tempo, expression, and dynamics, with specific meters
suggested. "Lyrical Solos" is a treat to explore, ready for the guitarist's touch to spring into
life.

Cowboys and Indies: The Epic History of the Record Industry comes from an industry leader
who creates a definitive history of the music business and the early pioneers who created labels
and fostered musical talents. It uses memoirs, archives, and over a hundred interviews with top
names in the recording industry, from company founders to artists, to provide a fine survey
linking record labels to the trends and rise of music across the country. The result is an
engrossing music history that every popular music collection should have!

Illustrated with a modest amount of full-color photography, Walk Across Australia: The First
Solo Crossing is the personal testimony of author David Mason, who challenged himself to cross
the widest span of Australia on foot - from Byron Bay, NSW to Steep Point, WA. His only
companions for the journey were three wild camels captured and trained for the purpose. His
4000-kilometer journey took eight months, and brought him into context with an extraordinary
array of Australians (including indigenous people) and tourists; some kind, some thoughtless,
and many happily wishing him well. Ultimately, Mason's journey was not man versus nature, but
man learning to love nature, and to appreciate the beauty and strength of the continent under his
feet. Walk Across Australia is a special treat for armchair travelers, highly recommended.

Now in an updated third edition, Discover Italy is part of Lonely Planet's superb travel guides,
designed to prove useful to businesspeople, tourists, or expatriates. A wealth of maps including a
full-sized pull-out map, "must-see" highlights throughout the nation with information about their
hours and accessibility, and a handy "survival guide" primer enrich this user-friendly resource.
"Non-EU citizens planning to stay at the same address for more than one week are supposed to
report to the police station to receive a permesso di soggiorno (a permit to remain in the country).
Tourists staying in hotels are not required to do this." A "must-have" for anyone interested in
visiting this grand and storied nation!

Guide to New York City with Children
Angela Hederman & Michael Berman
Little Bookroom
435 Hudson St, Suite 300, New York NY 10014
9781936941094, $22.00, www.littlebookroom.com

Guide to New York City with Children is arranged around the subjects 'play', 'eat' and 'shop', and
offers up a treasure trove of ideas for everything from dolls and movies to computers, sports and
animation. Parks and playgrounds in all neighborhoods, stadium information, ballet classes and
events - there's something for everyone here, including restaurants - all reviewed for their
family-oriented appeal. The result is a 'must' for any family planning a visit to New York City, as
well as for residents of the Big Apple who want more kid-oriented travel options within the City
boundaries.

The Photography Shelf

Brett Florens' ONE WEDDING: HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH FROM START TO FINISH
(9781608956951, $27.95) goes behind the scenes of a typical shoot to consider all that's involved
with shooting extraordinary wedding scenes. A real wedding, that of Claire and Chris, is used
throughout to cover everything from the engagement shot and post-wedding practice to coverage
of the day itself. By taking a single event and covering it thoroughly, ONE WEDDING provides
plenty of insights into the design and production of the wedding shoots, and will prove especially
revealing for any photographer interested in wedding shots. Rayment Kirby's FANTASY NUDE
PHOTOGRAPHY: SPECIALIZED LIGHTING, POSING, AND DIGITAL COMPOSITING
FOR CREATING AMAZING IMAGES (978108957071, $27.95) provides a fine survey
covering not just your usual nude photography, but how to add a touch of fantasy in backgrounds
and poses alike. Kirby uses digital technology to change photos of models, incorporate props, and
set dramatic backgrounds - and shows photographers how to do the same to get the most from
small shooting areas and a minimum of specialized equipment. With its in-depth details on
processes and techniques, this is a 'must' for any interested in digital composition in general and
working with nudes on a new level, in particular.

The Botany Shelf

Wildflowers of Unalaska Island is unique in that it's the first of its kind to focus on the Aleutian
Islands. Full-color photographs or drawings on every page illustrate detailed botanical
information (including history, descriptions, uses, and poisonous or non-poisonous qualities) of
over 160 species of plants. Accessible to lay readers and serious botanists alike, Wildflowers of
Unalaska Island is an eye-opening glimpse into these hardy yet beautiful Alaskan flora.

Handbook of African Medicinal Plants appears in its second updated edition to provide
pharmacologists, anthropologists and others in the healing industry a compendium of African
medical plant applications. This updated, expanded second edition reviews some 2,000 species of
plants used in African medicine, pairs descriptions of usage with color photos and references
tapping over 1,100 publications, and includes a catalog of plants used in traditional remedies
along with a profile of 170 of the major herbs and their biology and botanical, common and
African names. The result is key to any interested in African traditional medicine or botany,
offering scientific surveys of folk use and biology alike.

The second updated edition of the American Herbal Product Association's handbook is a 'must'
for any interested in herbal medicine and applications. Backed by an expert advisory council and
covering clinical information and expert reviews, this covers the latest research on herbs and
their applications - some 500 species of herbs and uses, all arranged in a classification system
that highlights the safety of each listed species and its possible drug interactions. Healthcare
professionals, regulatory agencies and herbal product consumers alike will appreciate a format
that is packed with reference to studies, details on side effects, and everything needed to make
the most of herbal products and their health applications.

Marine Plants of the Texas Coast will appeal to biology students and nature lovers alike, as well
as any with an interest in the Texas coastal region and its plant life. It packs in details describing
the area's marine plants, uses author photos to update identification keys geared to visual factors,
and comes from a veteran biologist and educator who describes the plants in four major sections.
Text is arranged alphabetically by family then by genus and species, with the photos providing
important keys to identification descriptions that follow. The result is a complete, authoritative
guide that documents all the organisms fishermen and visitors encounter.

Wildflowers of the Eastern United States packs in discussions of well over a hundred flowers and
also provides color close-up photos for all flowers, making for the perfect handbook for any
interested in wildflower identification. It comes from a wild plant expert who discusses flower
characteristics, biology, traditional uses and different wildflowers to be found in wetlands,
clearings and fields, and it isn't geared to the specialist, but to the nature lover who wants a
beginner's guide that doesn't assume prior identification experience, yet packs its pages with
lively, in-depth information.

The Political Science Shelf

Joseph R. Fornieri (Professor of Political Science, Rochester Institute of Technology) presents
Abraham Lincoln, Philosopher Statesman, an examination of President Lincoln's political
greatness. Well known for presiding over the end of slavery in America, and paving the way for
an interracial democracy, Lincoln's achievements required expert statesmanship, from savvy in
metaphorical "horse-trading" to his ability to stir noble idealism in the hearts and minds of all
fellow Americans. Abraham Lincoln, Philosopher Statesman draws the connections between
Lincoln's deeds and classic political theory as well as political philosophy, ethics, and history.
Highly recommended, especially for college library Political Science shelves.

Global Gender Issues in the New Millennium is a pick for any college-level political science or
women's studies collection, and provides a fine introduction to how gendered world politics
affects social and political forces. Undergraduates and some graduates will find this packed with
details that are tailored for classroom discussion and use, from questions at the beginning and
conclusion of each chapter to exercises designed to test student understanding. This is a fourth
updated edition that includes complete chapter revisions to provide more support to students with
less background in gender politics, along with updates to data and related graphic presentation.
The result is a 'must' for any college-level student of gender issues.

Interest Groups and Lobbying: Pursuing Political Interests in America provides a college-level,
in-depth exploration of interest group politics and lobbying and their role in political decisions,
analyzing how interest groups lobby various branches of government and how they succeed or
fail in their efforts. Chapters pair case studies and examples with reviews of such techniques,
covering political and social interactions in a wide-ranging survey especially recommended for
high school and college-level students of governmental studies.

Democracy's Dangers & Discontents: The Tyranny of the Majority from the Greeks to Obama is
a political science essay on the perils of democratic government. Though hailed as the essence of
freedom, democracy has its own shortcomings - notably the "tyranny of the majority", when a
plurality of the governed choose to willfully subvert the rights of the minority. Author Bruce S.
Thornton inspects examples of such misrule, from ancient Athens to the Obama administration.
Democracy's Dangers & Discontents is unabashedly conservative, as some of its greatest
criticisms are directed at America's entitlement system (which is a major driver of America's
debt), the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. "Obamacare"), and the legacy of the Progressive
movement. Democracy's Dangers & Discontents also questions alleged democracy movements
such as the Arab Spring, and the deadly effects of the "tyranny of the majority" in nation-states
where majority and minority populations have a history of blood feuds, or even genocide.
Though one may not necessarily agree with all of Thornton's arguments, any and every defender
of democracy should read Democracy's Dangers & Discontents cover to cover, the better to
understand the weaknesses and failings of this multifaceted system of governance.

The Historical Guide to North American Railroads appears in its third updated edition, providing
rail buffs with new maps, a new index that allows for easier searching, and a larger format
packed with additional details on listings ranging from route maps and statistics to history and
details of equipment. Any with a special interest in North American railroads will find this a
colorful, definitive guide packed with vintage and contemporary photos alike, tracing the entire
history and evolution of North American railroading.

The second updated edition of The DCC Guide covers the basics of the digital command control
needed to control model trains, and covers DCC systems and their assembly and installation.
From using the new Java Model railroad Interface technology and software to integrating
computer controls into a DCC layout, this is a fine survey that tells model railroaders how to
make the most of the wiring controlling their hobby. The result is an outstanding guide packed
with illustrations and tips specific to model railroading.

The Science Shelf

Human knowledge is considered vast; but in actuality it's a small part of the universe of
uncertainty and the unknown - and the more we discover, the more our 'island of knowledge' in
this vast universe expands. This setting is used to examine the nature of knowledge and how
humans try to make sense of the world. It surveys scientific history and how scientists and
thinkers have uncovered truths about our universe. The result is a lively historical overview of
the human race's changing knowledge base, recommended for any interested in science
history.

Wild Connection: What Animal Courtship and Mating Tell Us About Human Relationships
provides an outstanding survey that offers a scientific view of animal and human behavior on
dating and relationships, and considers the elements that makes individuals attractive to others. It
uses animal behavior to make these connections, from considering how smell works and why
humans mask their natural scents to how animals instinctively know how to locate compatible
mates. With its human/animal associations, this is an excellent pick for any science or
psychology general-interest reader.

The Beer/Wine Shelf

Illustrated with gorgeous, full-color photography and maps throughout, Illinois Wines &
Wineries: The Essential Guide is an extraordinary resource for tourists, travelers, and wine
connoisseurs visiting or residing in the great state of Illinois. Certified sommelier Clara Orban
offers a fact-filled summary of various Illinois wineries, including a brief history of each,
varieties of grapes used, hours of operation, location, contact information, and much more. An
index and a glossary of wine terms round out this handy and accessible guide, sure to prove
appealing to wine enthusiasts of all experience levels!

Sustainable Homebrewing: An All-Organic Approach to Crafting Great Beer covers all the basics
of not just brewing beer, but brewing an organic homebrew using organic ingredients. Aside
from this difference, you'd think the process would be largely the same - and it is - but there are
differences. For one, instructions advocate recycling the wort-chilling water, using spent grain in
a compost pile, and growing your own organic ingredients. For another, the focus on reducing
waste in homebrewing helps brewers make more economical brews. The result is a top pick for
any who would modify their homebrewing techniques to include better ingredients and less
waste!

American Sour Beers: Innovative Techniques for Mixed Fermentations narrows the usual
brew-making focus to sour beers, offering a thorough investigation into the processes and
ingredients used in American sour beer production and covering different methods of souring,
fermentation techniques, aging and blending, safety and sanitation, and more. While some of this
information is general to brewing as a whole, much of it is particular to producing a sour-style
beer, making for a top pick for any interested in brewing.

Graphic Classics Volume 25: Canine/Feline Classics is a full-color graphic novel adaptations of
several timeless short stories and poems featuring dogs - or cats! Art styles shift dramatically
depending on the nature of each story, which is brought to life by a different, talented illustrator.
From P.G. Wodehouse's "The Mixer" and the Indian folktale "The Honest Hunter and His
Faithful Dog" (canine classics) to "The Cats" poem by H.P. Lovecraft and "The Beast from the
Abyss" by Robert E. Howard (feline classics), these tales span a tremendous diversity of styles
and cultural perspectives! Like all volumes in the Graphic Classics series, Graphic Classics
Volume 25: Canine/Feline Classics is especially recommended for public library collections, as a
graphic novel created specifically to spur interest in classic literature among readers age 12 to
adult.

Collections strong in popular culture and comic history will appreciate the first anthology to limit
its exploring on Lois Lane in EXAMINING LOIS LANE; THE SCOOP ON SUPERMAN'S
SWEETHEART. Chapters consider her character, culture, and how she compares to
mythological heroines. This is no light read, but a semi-scholarly treatment recommended for any
collection serious about comic book history and analysis.

American Comic Book Chronicles 1965-69 provides the second volume in the series covering
the mid-1960s: a pivotal era in comic book history, and provides a year-by-year account of
publications, comic artists, trends, and history. From the big changes at Marvel Comics to the
rage of the TV show Batman featuring Adam West, this gathers all the top moments of five years
under one cover and covers not just superhero comics, but the entire industry, from the Gold Key
classics and its appearance in a new digest form to The Archies. Comic book enthusiasts will
appreciate this involving history!

The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf

Author Laura Wyth has taught/coached acting, voice and musical theater at multiple
distinguished institutions including Tufts University, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire,
and the University of Miami. She shares her insight with prospective actors of all experience
levels in A Field Guide to Actor Training: Navigating Acting Methods, Studio Classes, Private
Training, and Graduate and Undergraduate Programs. A Field Guide to Actor Training covers
major acting methodologies, vocal training, physical training, tips for selecting the right training
for one's needs, and much more. "Often the actor is called upon to play a character that is very
physically different from himself. Checkhov believed that the actor could learn how to inhabit a
different person's body and features by clearly visualizing it and stepping into that imagined
body." A "must-read" especially for anyone who intends to transform their passion for acting into
a professional career!

The Zombie Book: The Encyclopedia of the Living Dead is an information-packed catalog of
movies and television shows (and even some literature, folklore, and history) about zombies.
From "Night of the Living Dead" to "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" to "The Walking Dead"
and "World War Z", The Zombie Book is filled with entries of popular culture - as well as
passages about real-life threats, history, and myth, such as anti-zombie preparations by the CDC
and FEMA, Nazi experiments to resurrect the dead, the horror that is Mad Cow Disease, and
more. A must-have for anyone fascinated by shambling, undead killing machines!

Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters provides a fine survey of Eiji Tsuburaya's creations,
providing coverage not from the usual Japan but from the U.S. and considering his involvement
in Japanese productions. If you've ever seen a monster movie or TV show containing Godzilla,
Ultraman or other characters, you probably already know Tsuburaya's works. This gathers
hundreds of film stills, posters, and character art under one cover and provides a visual biography
of both the man and his creations, packing in details about his influences and inspirations. The
result is a definitive guide packed with color and details essential to any film or television
history.

Labeling Theory: Empirical Tests: Advances in Criminological Theory V. 18 delves into the
processes of a theory key to criminology whose recent advancements have been largely ignored,
and is a reference for any college-level criminology collection. It details the history of the theory,
its evolution and its applications, it considers previous tests of labeling theory, and it considers
both the long-term effects of incarceration and both repeat offenders and future employment. The
result is a technical survey and a 'must' for any criminology theory student.

The International Studies Shelf

China: The Big Lie? The Truth of Trillions in a Culture of Cash is neither a pro-China book, nor
a China-bashing book. Author Mario Cavolo draws upon his years of experience living and
working in China (as the husband of a Chinese woman - and son-in-law to a Chinese family!) to
present tell the untold story of modern China's economy and society. Particular focus is placed on
China's burgeoning "grey market" - the under-the-table cash economy not so easily tracked by
common economic indicators. Chinese salaries may be low, but they're supplemented by grey
market business, and masked by an strong, innate cultural tendency to stay quiet about one's
family finances. So even though the middle class is shrinking and stagnating in America, the
same is not true in China. What ramifications does this have for the global economy, or for the
American businessperson trying to gain an foothold in China's market? China: The Big Lie? also
serves as a crash-course introduction to the Chinese way of life and thinking for clueless
Westerners, and is absolutely fascinating from cover to cover. "The foreign business people I
know here in China who will most discourage a foreigner to attempt to negotiate serious business
in Chinese are the ones who are most fluent in the language! ... They will warn you to use a
formal, trained interpreter, to use a lawyer. Don't bother with your Chinese when it gets down to
the brass tacks of the deal. They more fluent they became, the more they understood the culture,
the thinking, and the more they knew they were guppies in a shark tank."

An Introduction to the Modern Middle East: History, Religion, Political Economy, Politics
appears in its second updated edition to provide a fine review of the region, including coverage
of the Arab Spring, changes in individual nations in the region, and the Iranian nuclear
controversy. Different themes that evolve from regional history and interactions help organize
content and keep the treatment lively and varied enough to allow for cross-comparisons of
country history. Vignettes include the author's own personal experience from his travels
throughout the Middle East and greatly enhance the background information, making this
professor's treatment a fine pick for any college-level student of modern Middle Eastern
affairs.

The American History Shelf

This Is America: A Short History of the United States
Edited by Duncan A. Campbell and David H. Levinson
Berkshire Publishing Group
120-122 Castle Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230-1506
www.berkshirepublishing.com
9781614725718 $19.95 pbk.
9781614729266 $29.95 hc
9781614729273 $9.99 ebook

Thoroughly accessible to readers of all backgrounds, This Is America: A Short History of the
United States lives up to its title as a brief yet solid overview of American history, from its
earliest settlement to colonial times, its involvement in world wars, and modern-day politics. A
timeline of major events in American history, an index, and a selection of suggested readings
round out this excellent resource for anyone and everything seeking to quickly refresh and
solidify their knowledge, including prospective immigrants or high school and college students.
Highly recommended, especially for public library collections!

The Work Projects Administration (WPA) was the largest and most ambitious American New
Deal agency, employing millions of unemployed people (mostly unskilled men) to carry out
public works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads. In a much
smaller but more famous project, the Federal Project Number One, the WPA employed
musicians, artists, writers, actors and directors in large arts, drama, media, and literacy projects.
Almost every community in the United States had a new park, bridge or school constructed by
the agency. At its peak in 1938, it provided paid jobs for three million unemployed men and
women, as well as youth in a separate division, the National Youth Administration. Headed by
Harry Hopkins, the WPA provided jobs and income to the unemployed during the Great
Depression in the United States. Between 1935 and 1943, the WPA provided almost eight
million jobs. Full employment, which was reached in 1942 and emerged as a long-term national
goal around 1944, was not the WPA goal. It tried to provide one paid job for all families in
which the breadwinner suffered long-term unemployment. The WPA was a national program that
operated its own projects in cooperation with state and local governments, which provided
10%-30% of the costs. Usually the local sponsor provided land and often trucks and supplies,
with the WPA responsible for wages (and for the salaries of supervisors, who were not on relief.)
WPA sometimes took over state and local relief programs that had originated in the
Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) or Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)
programs. It was liquidated on June 30, 1943, as a result of low unemployment due to the worker
shortage of World War II. The WPA had provided millions of Americans with jobs for 8 years.
Occasionally illustrated with black-and-white historical photos, "The WPA - Putting America to
Work" by Jeff Hill is a 246 page compendium providing a detailed history and overview of the
WPA in seven major chapters. Enhanced with a section of Biographies and a section of Primary
Sources, as well as a Chronology, Sources for Further Study, a Bibliography, and a
comprehensive Index, "The WPA - Putting America to Work" is a seminal work that is very
strongly recommended for both academic and community library 20th Century American History
collections.

William Lloyd Garrison (December 12, 1805 - May 24, 1879) was a prominent American
abolitionist, journalist, suffragist, and social reformer. He is best known as the editor of the
abolitionist newspaper The Liberator, which he founded in 1831 and published in Massachusetts
until slavery was abolished by Constitutional amendment after the American Civil War. He was
one of the founders of the American Anti-Slavery Society. He promoted "immediate
emancipation" of slaves in the United States. In the 1870s, Garrison became a prominent voice
for the woman suffrage movement. A work of exceptionally impressive historical research and
scholarship, "The Making of an Abolitionist: William Lloyd Garrison's Path to Publishing The
Liberator" by Denis Brennan (Professor of American History, Union College, Schenectady, New
York) is a 224 page account of what founding and operating an abolition oriented newspaper
meant to one of the key players in the Northern efforts to abolish slavery that were to culminate
in the American Civil War. Enhanced with the inclusion of eighteen pages of Chapter Notes,
eight pages of Bibliography, and a comprehensive Index, "The Making of an Abolitionist:
William Lloyd Garrison's Path to Publishing The Liberator" is a very highly recommended
addition to community and academic library 19th Century American History, 19th Century
American Biography, and 19th Century American Journalism reference collections and
supplemental reading lists.

Gotham Unbound: The Ecological History of Greater New York provides a fine survey from an
environmental historian and native New Yorker, who tells how the city was transformed from an
unspoiled estuary to a huge city unparalleled in size and scope on the planet. This transformation
was not without its costs: 'Gotham' is, as a result, especially vulnerable to climate change, and its
focus on growth has long ignored the region's prior natural history and importance as a wetlands
area. Any interested in environmental transformation in general and New York history in
particular will find this a solid examination of the city's ecological evolution and changes.

The World History Shelf

1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed is a thoughtful analysis of one of the great mysteries
of human history - what, precisely, caused multiple flourishing civilizations of the Late Bronze
Age to fall into ruin? In 1177 B.C. invaders remembered only as the "Sea Peoples" devastated
Egypt; even though the pharaoh's army and navy ultimately turned them back, it marked the
beginning of a decline into a centuries-long dark age. But the mysterious Sea Peoples alone could
not have caused such regression on a grand scale. Neither could droughts or earthquakes by
themselves - the region had periodically suffered such calamities before. In plain terms accessible
to readers of all backgrounds, 1177 B.C. examines how the most likely culprit is an
interconnected mesh of factors producing a "multiplying effect" - natural disasters, the severing
of trade routs in an increasingly interconnected economy, famine, invasion, and possibly internal
rebellion (as witnessed in modern history such as the 1917 Russian Revolution). 1177 B.C.: The
Year Civilization Collapsed also touches upon what the tragedies meant for history (they paved
the way for the rise of Greece and the Roman Empire) and for humanity today (could the hard
lessons of the past be repeated in modern fiascos such as the 2008 financial crisis?) Highly
recommended, especially for public and college library collections.

Race to Revolution: The United States and Cuba During Slavery and Jim Crow is a fascinating,
scholarly scrutiny of how the histories of the United Sates and its island neighbor Cuba
intertwine, with especial focus upon the how the black populations of each fared. Slavery was
once a crucial part of both the American and Cuban economies. Black Cubans played a key role
in achieving Cuba's independence, and their influence was felt in the radical politics of American
black communities, as well as playing a role in the end of America's Jim Crow segregation era.
But when those radical politics fomented the Cuban Revolution, America was stunned and
shocked. Race to Revolution is the true story of slave traders, abolitionists, sailors, politicians,
impoverished farmers, and revolutionaries. Extensive notes round out this meticulous historical
summary, highly recommended for public and college library World History shelves.

Outlaws of the Atlantic: Sailors, Pirates, and Motley Crews in the Age of Sail is a close
examination of the influences that seafarers had upon world history, especially during the "Age
of Sail" from 1500 to 1850. Seafaring men tended to be removed from landed authorities, and
their shared experience navigating the waves prompted their own codes and social relations.
Even reviled pirates had their own forms of egalitarianism, defying an era of institutionalized
slavery. Outlaws of the Atlantic explores how "motley" (read: "multiethnic") crews played a key
role in the American Revolution, and affected societal history, both directly and via example.
Notes and an index round out this thought-provoking account, especially recommended for
public and college library world history shelves.

The Nautical Shelf

SEXTANT: A YOUNG MAN'S DARING SEA VOYAGE AND THE MEN WHO MAPPED
THE WORLD'S OCEANS comes from a sailing expert who tells of inventions, discoveries, and
epic voyages, blending his stories of his own transatlantic passage as a young man with the tales
of great navigators and seamen who undertook explorations that made maritime history. From
the science and math involved in making such a journey to evolving maritime discoveries over
the decades, SEXTANT reads like a travelogue or adventure story, but is so much more.
Recommended for autobiography, nautical, history and travel collections as well as many a
science reader!

The Agriculture Shelf

Written in a question-and-answer format readily accessible to readers of all backgrounds, The
Rabbit Raising Problem Solver is a solid resource for rabbit owners. Whether one keeps a single
rabbit as a pet, or commercially raises them for their meat or fur, The Rabbit Raising Problem
Solver is packed cover to cover with must-know information about reading rabbit body language,
spotting signs of ill health, how to breed rabbits and prepare for kits, and much more. "Q: When
should I separate baby rabbits into individual cages? A: Start by weaning the whole litter at 5 to 8
weeks old, by separating them from their dam but keeping each kit with one or more litter mates
for company and comfort. Between the ages of 8 and 10 weeks, put each youngster in its own
cage. Week 10 should be the age limit for cage sharing, with the exception of young does that get
along well."

Plant pathology is the scientific study of plant diseases caused by pathogens (infectious
organisms) and environmental conditions (physiological factors). Organisms that cause infectious
disease include fungi, oomycetes, bacteria, viruses, viroids, virus-like organisms, phytoplasmas,
protozoa, nematodes and parasitic plants. Not included are ectoparasites like insects, mites,
vertebrate, or other pests that affect plant health by consumption of plant tissues. Plant pathology
also involves the study of pathogen identification, disease etiology, disease cycles, economic
impact, plant disease epidemiology, plant disease resistance, how plant diseases affect humans
and animals, pathosystem genetics, and management of plant diseases. The collaborative work of
the editorial team of Chuanxue Hong; Gary W. Moorman, Walter Wohanka, and Carmen
Buttner, "Biology, Detection, and Management of Plant Pathogens in Irrigation Water" is a 448
page compendium deftly organized into four major sections: Linkages Between Crop Disease
and Irrigation Water; Diversity and Biology of Plant Pathogens in Water; Detection Technology
and Economic Threshold for Plan Pathogens in Irrigation Water; Pathogen management Through
Water Treatment. Of special note is the Appendix 'Partial List of Plant pathogens Found in
Different water Sources and Crop Production Systems'. The impressive roster of contributors
cover the links between crop diseases and irrigation water; the diversity and biology of plant
pathogens in water; strategies and tactics for risk-avoidance and mitigation, system design, 'best
practices', and more. Enhanced with the inclusion of 128 images, 37 line drawings, and a
comprehensive Index, "Biology, Detection, and Management of Plant Pathogens in Irrigation
Water" is an ideal textbook and highly recommended for Agricultural Department curriculums
and Academic Library reference collections.

Ludvig Irgens-Jensen: The Life and Music of a Norwegian Composer is an in-depth biography of
Ludvig Irgens-Jensen (1894-1969), especially well-known for his 1930 symphony "Heimferd"
("Homecoming"). After World War II, the trend of modernism and Irgens-Jensen's own modesty
eclipsed his fame, but his recordings form a legacy of profound beauty worthy of appreciation by
successive generations. Author Arvid O. Vollsnes (Professor of Musicology, University of Oslo)
gives Irgens-Jensen's work the scholarly scrutiny it deserves, in the full context of the composer's
eventful life. Extensive appendices, a discography, an index, and an accompanying music CD
round out this superb resource especially recommended for music scholars and college library
collections.

Richardson Dilworth: Last of the Bare-Knuckled Aristocrats is the biography of military veteran
and politician Richardson Dilworth (1898-1974). Well-known as a liberal Democrat from a
privileged background, who dared to challenge the entrenched hold of Republicans in
Philadelphia, Dilworth persisted through multiple defeats, often exchanging heated insults with
his opponents - hence his reputation as a "bare-knuckled aristocrat". Working with Joseph S.
Clark (who would eventually join the U.S. Senate), Dilworth helped end the GOP's 67 years of
local rule, serving as Philadelphia's district attorney, then its mayor, and finally head of the city's
Board of Education during the 1960's. A handful of black-and-white photographs, a bibliography,
and an index round out this fascinating portrait of a passionate and principled man, one of
Pennsylvania's finest. Highly recommended.

Sigurd F. Olson (April 4, 1899 - January 13, 1982) was an American author, environmentalist,
and advocate for the protection of wilderness. For more than thirty years, he served as a
wilderness guide in the lakes and forests of the Quetico-Superior country of northern Minnesota
and northwestern Ontario. He was known honorifically as the Bourgeois - ' a term the voyageurs
of old used of their trusted leaders. "Breath of Wilderness: The Life of Sigurd Olson" by Kristin
Eggerling is a 112 page biography showcasing the life and accomplishments of an environmental
and conservation pioneer. Enhanced with the inclusion of a US Conservation Time Line; Places
to Visit; Take It Outside; To Learn More; Major Sources; and an Index, "Breath of Wilderness:
The Life of Sigurd Olson" is specifically written for a young readership ages 9 to 12 and highly
recommended for school and community library collections.

Orson Ferguson Whitney (1 July 1855 - 16 May 1931) born in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory,
was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from April 9, 1906 until his death. Whitney was a politician,
journalist, poet, historian and academic. In 1878, as a young man, Whitney began a career in
writing with the business office of the LDS newspaper, the Deseret News, later becoming a
reporter and the city editor. During a mission in Europe for the LDS Church from 1881 to 1883,
he acted as editor of the church publication Millennial Star. In 1896 - 1897, Whitney taught
English and Theology at Brigham Young College, in Logan, Utah. In 1899, Whitney accepted the
position of Assistant Church Historian and served in that position until he was called as an
apostle. Whitney was also involved in the politics of Salt Lake City and Utah. He served on the
Salt Lake City Council in 1880, acted as City Treasurer from 1884 to 1890, and served as a State
Senator in 1898, and again in 1901. "The Life of Orson F. Whitney: Historian, Poet, Apostle" is a
608 page compendium by Dennis B. Horne presenting the life, times, and accomplishments of a
remarkable man that includes his personal as well as his professional life. A seminal and
meticulously written account, "The Life of Orson F. Whitney: Historian, Poet, Apostle" is
especially recommended for readers with an interest in Mormon history in general, and the life of
the Mormon apostle Orson F. Whitney in particular.

An accomplished road builder who got his initial training at West Point, completed the
Northwest's first engineered highway at the age of thirty-two. What began as a course for horse
and wagon traffic, by the time of his death in 1909, had evolved into planned and maintained
route for automobiles and trucks. Eventually his 635 mile road system became a link in the
Interstate Freeway I-90. A 19th century solider, explorer, and road builder in the American
northwest, John Mullan is rescued from an undeserved obscurity with the publication of Idaho
State Historian Keith C. Petersen's superbly written biography, "John Mullan: The Tumultuous
Life of a Western Road Builder". Nicely illustrated with period photos, "John Mullan: The
Tumultuous Life of a Western Road Builder" is a masterpiece of biographical and historical
scholarship that is enhanced with the inclusion of Endnotes, a Bibliography, and an Index. Very
highly recommended for community and academic library American Biography and 19th Century
American History collections, it should be noted that "John Mullan: The Tumultuous Life of a
Western Road Builder" will prove to be of immense interest for non-specialist general readers
with an interest in the evolution of America's transportation road system in general, and the
development of the road systems in the American northwest in particular.

The Religion/Spirituality Shelf

Critique: Eckhart von Hochheim O.P. (c. 1260 - c. 1328), commonly known as Meister Eckhart,
was a German theologian, philosopher and mystic, born near Gotha, in the Landgraviate of
Thuringia in the Holy Roman Empire., Eckhart came into prominence during the Avignon
Papacy, at a time of increased tensions between the Franciscan Order and Eckhart's Dominican
Order of Preachers. In later life he was accused of heresy and brought up before the local
Franciscan-led Inquisition, and tried as a heretic by Pope John XXII. He probably died before his
verdict was received. He was well known for his work with pious lay groups such as the Friends
of God and was succeeded by his more circumspect disciples John Tauler and Henry Suso. Since
the 19th century, he has received renewed attention. Within popular spirituality he has acquired a
status as a great mystic, though contemporary scholarship places him properly within the
mediaeval scholastic and philosophical tradition. "Meister Eckhart: A Mystic-Warrior for Our
Times" by Matthew Fox is a 336 page compendium showcasing Eckhart's thought and relevancy
for contemporary students of Christian Metaphysics and what Fox describes as Creation
Spirituality by means of posing metaphorical discussions between the 13th Century theologian
and philosopher Meister Eckhart with such luminaries as Teilhard de Chardin, Thich Nhat Hanh,
Carl Jung, Black Elk, Rumi, Adrienne Rich, and others. Informative, thought-provoking, and
very highly recommended reading, it should be noted that "Meister Eckhart: A Mystic-Warrior
for Our Times" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99).

The Christian Studies Shelf

Purified and Enlightened: RCIA Sessions for Lent is a resource especially for initiation ministers
who serve their flock during the season of Lent - traditionally a time of purification and
enlightenment. Drawn from author Mary Birmingham's twenty-five years of experience with the
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), Purified and Enlightened has session layouts for all
five weeks of Lent, along with a brief theological and historical overview of Lent's role. An
accompanying CD-ROM has reproducible handouts for the sessions and Powerpoint(R)
presentations. Purified and Enlightened is highly recommended for ministers, especially for its
ease of use. "While Lent's primary purpose is baptismal preparation and preparation for its
renewal, part of that preparation is the acceptance of our baptismal responsibility to go out and be
agents of change in the world. How will we ever know what needs changing if we do not take the
time to explore that reality, and honestly and truthfully explore our own culpability in the
pervasiveness of the evil that surrounds us?"

Dynamic Women of the Bible: What We Can Learn from Their Surprising Stories is a
serious-minded analysis of women in scripture. More than fifty biblical women are discussed,
and their lives were often quite divergent from today's societal norms. The Bible has many
references to polygamy, prostitution, fierce competition over men (especially polygamous wives
such as Rachel and Leah competing for their husband's favor), as well as rape and sexual abuse.
What lessons can we learn from women in Scripture, including notable unnamed women? What
was everyday life once like for Mary, mother of Jesus? Sample "questions to think about" for
each chapter help make Dynamic Women of the Bible especially valuable for women's Bible
study groups, or for individual study.

The Writing/Publishing Shelf

Now in a newly revised and expanded edition, "Writing Nonfiction: Turning Thoughts into
Books" is a 144 page instruction manual by Dan Poynter -- aptly called the guru of
self-publishing and a man who has been promoting and mentoring aspiring writers for more than
three decades. Poynter teaches authors of non-fiction to 'build' their books utilizing free resources
available on whatever their subject matter might be through accessing the internet for free
research materials, quotations, art works, and stories. Of special note are the invaluable tips about
finding editors, proof readers, and others to help polish an author's writing. "Writing Nonfiction:
Turning Thoughts into Books" teaches aspiring authors how to repurpose the core content of
their work into downloadable books, CDs, ebooks, audiobooks, reports, articles, seminars, and
consulting gigs. The information about handling interviews, autograph signing, and fans is rarely
(if ever) found elsewhere. Himself the author of more than one hundred books, Poynter draws
upon his many years of experience to write one of the most 'user friendly' how-to manuals on the
subject of writing and promoting self-published non-fiction to create an instructional reference
work that, simply stated, is an essential addition to the personal reference collections of anyone
who aspires to becoming a professional author. It should be noted that "Writing Nonfiction:
Turning Thoughts into Books" is also available in a Kindle edition ($7.97).

Having worked in the publishing industry for almost four decades, there is one undeniable fact
that I've learned. Publishing is hard work, often with very little return on the invested dollar. But
despite that fact, there is a never ending supply of young men and women who would like to
establish a career for themselves within the publishing industry. A unique and seminal work,
"The Insider's Guide to A Career in Book Publishing" by publishing industry veteran Carin
Siegfried is a 134 page compendium that ought to be considered mandatory reading for anyone
who aspires to a publishing career -- especially those for whom a publishing career automatically
equates with being an editor because that's pretty much the extent of their familiarity with
publishing. "The Insider's Guide to A Career in Book Publishing" is a thoroughly 'reader friendly'
presentation of the different types of publishing houses and offers practical descriptions of the
kinds of jobs the publishing industry offers. Basically an instruction manual, "The Insider's Guide
to A Career in Book Publishing" explains how to research individual job categories; how to
break a job description down to determine what is actually involved in it; covers searching for a
publishing industry job both within New York as well as elsewhere in the country; and how to
stand out in a crowded field of applicants for a targeted publishing industry position. Practical,
informative, unique, and compactly comprehensive, "The Insider's Guide to A Career in Book
Publishing" is very highly recommended for personal, academic, and community library
Writing/Publishing instructional reference collections.

It takes far more to write a successful book, fiction or non-fiction, that being a talented
wordsmith. Once a book is written, the task remains of bringing it to the favorable attention of an
intended readership. If an author is to be commercially and professional successful, that intended
readership must be developed over time in the highly competitive world of publishing. "Build
Your Author Platform: The New Rules: A Literary Agent's Guide to Growing Your Audience in
14 Steps" by the team of literary agent Carole Jelen and technical communications expert
Michael McCallister is essentially a 384 page instruction manual specifically designed to teach
authors how to define their literary and publication goals while developing a unique 'brand name'
recognition for their work and themselves. Authors will learn how to utilize and implement
website strategies, content, social presence, and media authority to increase their sales. Of special
note is the practical guide to securing positive reviews. Replete with pragmatic and illustrative
book marketing lessons, examples, success stories, and a wealth of tips and techniques, "Build
Your Author Platform: The New Rules: A Literary Agent's Guide to Growing Your Audience in
14 Steps" will prove to ben an enduringly valuable addition to personal, professional, academic,
and community library Writing/Publishing instructional reference collections. Very highly
recommended to writers aspiring to become successful authors, it should be noted that "Build
Your Author Platform: The New Rules: A Literary Agent's Guide to Growing Your Audience in
14 Steps" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99).

Creative writing is any writing that goes outside the bounds of normal professional, journalistic,
academic, or technical forms of literature, typically identified by an emphasis on narrative craft,
character development, and the use of literary tropes or with various traditions of poetry and
poetics. Due to the looseness of the definition, it is possible for writing such as feature stories to
be considered creative writing, even though they fall under journalism, because the content of
features is specifically focused on narrative and character development. "Writing Wild: Forming
a Creative Partnership with Nature" by published author Tina Welling is a 248 page instruction
guide on how to tap into the natural world (including ourselves to create memorable and
engaging stories while exploring ourselves and our surroundings. Of special note is the chapter
on the 'Care and Feeding of a Writer'. As informed and informative as it is thoughtful and
thought-provoking, "Writing Wild: Forming a Creative Partnership with Nature" is thoroughly
'reader friendly' and highly recommended to all aspiring authors, as well as community and
academic library Writing/Publishing instructional reference collections. It should be noted that
"Writing Wild: Forming a Creative Partnership with Nature" is also available in a Kindle edition
($9.99).

Early Soviet Jet Fighters is a reference of encyclopedic depth, filled to the brim with information
about the development, history, and technical specifications of the first Soviet jet fighter
airplanes, up through the mid-1940's. Roughly 750 black-and-white photographs, 50
specially-commissioned color drawings, and countless line drawings illustrate this meticulous,
definitive resource. Readers with expertise in engineering and aeronautics will get the most out
of Early Soviet Jet Fighters, but aviation enthusiasts of all backgrounds will find a wealth of
fascinating facts and striking imagery. "During the very first engine run [of the first prototype
Yak-Jumo] the exhaust gases melted the duralumin skin of the lower fuselage beyond the heath
shield (which turned out to be too short) and burned up the tailwheel tyre; apparently nobody had
realised that the tailwheel undercarriage was incompatible with the chosen engine placement and
the rubbery tyre stood no chances in the hot exhaust!"

The Library CD Shelf

Afrobeat ensemble Zongo Junction presents No Discount, a rip-roaring original album of
explosively enthusiastic songs. Guitar, pounding drums, and layers of synthesizers characterize
this unstoppable, pulse-pounding collection, sure to excite fans of the genre with the passionate
inducement to get up and dance! The tracks are "The Van That Got Away", "Longtooth",
"Invented History", "No Discount", "21 Suspects in Madina", "Invented Search", "The National
Zoo", "Tunnel Bar", and "Unknown Elsewhere."

The band Zebrina (a play on the Latin name for the plant colloquially called "wandering jew") is
a lively mix of Klezmer, jazz, and jam performing the original compositions of Canadian jazz
pianist Jonathan Feldman in Hamidbar Medaber, an album embodying the creative quest for
knowledge. Entrancing yet energetic, Hamidbar Medaber works its way into the listener's spirit,
fostering questions and wonder for life's miracles as well as open celebration. Highly
recommended, especially for international music collections! The tracks are "Chant of Ages"
(5:33), "Revolution in my Mind" (7:09), "The Spirit Within" (7:25), "The Desert Speaks" (6:57),
"Higher Power" (7:59), "Breath of Life" (8:11), "The Guru's Advice" (6:46), and "Freedom
Groove" (6:52).

NAWA: Ancient Sufi Invocations & Forgotten Songs From Aleppo gathers recordings of some
of the oldest spiritual music known to humanity. When musician Jason Hamacher contacted the
Syrian Orthodox Archbishop of the United States and learned that there were no recordings of
liturgical chants from Urfa, Hamacher resolved to ensure that he would help preserve 1800 years
of musical tradition in recorded form, available to the public. To experience and record ancient
chant traditions, Hamacher traveled to Syria, working with its Christian, Jewish, and Islamic
communities. Fortunately, Hamacher was able to gather most of NAWA before the onset of
Syria's terrible civil war. Hundreds of years of spiritual, musical, and faith traditions are
embedded in these powerful, profound liturgical chants, highly recommended especially for
public and college library music collections. The tracks are "Fasel Al Jalal", "Mowashah Dhabya
Wadi Al Naqah", "Fasel Al Sawi", "Fasel Kesmet Al Sawi", "Mowashah Al Refko Be Mattoon",
and "Mowashah Habbatha Al Dugah".

Surya Chants of Light is a music album of classic vedic chanting, sung in the original sanskrit
and following the pronunciation and intonation traditions passed down in India for thousands of
years. Music accompanying the chants balances the traditional Indian-raga with modern
guitar-synth. Songs on Surya Chants of Light range from 4000-year-old vedic mantras to
(relatively) recent Indian hymns, some of which are part of daily modern life. A solar theme of
life-giving light binds these eight beautiful and inspirational selections. The tracks are "Suryaya
Swaha", "Arogya Mantra", "Gayatri Mantra", "Navagraha", "Suryashtakam", "Dakshinam",
"Surya Namaskar", and "Chidakash". 52 min.

Saguita al Bate is an EP music album featuring songs from Hispanic-American performer Leticia
Rodriguez Garza, also known for creating the one-woman show "Canciones For Generations".
Saguita al Bate has stellar, crystal-clear performances of three songs from "La Americana" plus a
lively recording of "Saguita al Bate" (a song about a man pushed to the brink by his wife's love of
baseball - or is she just infatuated with the handsome baseball player Alberto 'Saguita'
Hernandez?). A celebration of life, love, family, and art, Saguita al Bate is a joy to listen to. The
tracks are "Saguita al Bate", "Milonga Sentimental", "La Cumbancha", and "Incertidumbre".

The second album of Washington DC live band See-I, Knowledge Shine Bright is an exciting
album drawing inspiration from funk, house, dancehall, hip-hop, R&B, and rock music. Guest
contributions from rappers Mr. Lif and Flex Mathews, as well as chanteuses Candice Mills and
Edy Blu, enliven this original, heady nonstop ride. The tracks are "Never Give Up", "Real Steel",
"King of the Road", "The Boogieman", "The Chase", "Rudeboy Razor", "Knowledge Shine
Bright", "A Rebel in Blue", "Musical Murder", "Queen of Sheba", "Wrong Side of the Line", and
"Revolution."

The Library DVD Shelf

Intended for grade 6 to adult viewers, Stop Traffick: Human Trafficking in America is a fictional
short film on DVD about the modern-day slavery in America. The horrifying truth is that
criminal human trafficking rings, usually specializing in forced or child prostitution, remain over
150 years after slavery was legally outlawed. But there is hope; in addition to law enforcement
efforts, there are non-governmental organizations such as Worthwhile Wear that work to rescue
victims of forced prostitution, and aids them with vocational training. Interviews with the film's
producers, actors, the mother of a teenage trafficking victim, and Worthwhile Wear founder Dan
Emr complement this chilling yet educational movie. A "must-have" especially for public library
collections. 35 min (2 chapters).

Boredom is the first serious documentary on the subject of boredom. Exactly what is this
mind-numbing state known to overcome those tasked with endless drudgery? Research suggests
that boredom may in fact be a state of stress - and that the toll it takes on one's mental and
emotional well-being could ultimately influence one's physical well-being, with potentially lethal
consequences. Is the boredom of dead-end jobs and educational institutions actually promoted by
our culture, and the most powerful individuals within it? Is there a better way? Bonus features
include an abridged version on the same DVD ("Revolutionary Accelerated Unboring Version",
48 min.), "Stages of Boredom" (3 min.), and "The Mountain that Boredom Built" (4 min.).
Antithetical to its own title, Boredom is the ultimate "must-see" documentary, highly
recommended especially for public library collections. Not rated, 61 min. plus 55 min. of
extras.

Bee People
Truemind
http://truemind.tv/contact
9781939517272 $19.98

Honeybees have survived for 100 million years, but now these hard-working pollinators are
facing threats to their survival. Bee People is a fascinating documentary about people who are
working to protect both bees and the planet as a whole. Gregg "The Bee Guru" McMahan teaches
viewers all about the role bees have in the well-being of the global ecosystem, and what humans
can do to support bees, in this captivating and motivational film. Highly recommended,
especially for public library documentary collections! Bonus features include a "Extracting
Honey", a 16 minute featurette in which the Bee Guru travels to New York City to meet Tony
Bees, a.k.a. "The Bee Cop". 102 min., not rated.

Children Without a Shadow
A film by Bernard Balteau
Sisu Home Entertainment
$24.95 www.sisuent.com

Children Without a Shadow is a true-life Holocaust documentary, revealing the life of Shaul
Harel, a Beligian child hidden at 4 years of age. Harel survived genocide and had the chance to
become a professor and live an adult life due to the bravery and compassion of both Jews and
Christians. An extraordinary tale of hope amid the ashes of genocide, Children Without a
Shadow is unforgettable. French and Hebrew with English subtitles (the 16 min. bonus featurette
is also subtitled in English), widescreen.

Jews of Iran
A film by Ramin Farahani
Sisu Home Entertainment
$24.95 www.sisuent.com

Muslim director Ramin Farahani presents Jews of Iran, an extraordinary documentary about the
Iran's Jewish minority, who have been a part of the land for over 2,700 years, and who all too
often cope with persecution. Jews of Iran offers a vivid glimpse into their day-to-day lives and
struggles, as well as their hopes for the future - both their own, and their nation's. Unforgettable
to the very end, Jews of Iran is a documentary that will remind the viewer why religious tolerance
- especially as practiced by the Jews - is of paramount importance. Farsi with 52 min., English
subtitles. Also highly recommended is the documentary "Fringes" (English and Hebrew with
English subtitles, 73 min., $24.95) by Paula Weiman-Kelman, featuring three spiritually uplifting
stories about three young Jews - one in Israel, one in Canada, and one in the United States.

Directed by pro cyclist Kathryn Bertine, Half the Road is a documentary about women's
professional cycling, examining both the passion that drives modern female athletes to compete,
and the inequality that persists in male-dominated sports to this day. Why don't professional
female cyclists get "half the road" in their competitions? Why is the famous Tour de France for
men only? Interviewees include four-time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington, and
Kathrine Switzer ("K.V. Switzer"), the first woman to officially register and run the all-male
Boston Marathon in 1967. Half the Road prompts the viewer to rethink their understanding of
sports in general and cycling in particular, and is highly recommended.

Circle the Wagen is a full-length hybrid of documentary and comedy, following two adventurous
roadtrippers, Dave and Charlie, along Route 66 in a 1972 VW bus. Can their beloved vehicle be
saved from the relentless advance of age and wear? Their journey will take them to other
automotive connoisseurs with a burning passion for classic cars, and help comes from the
unlikeliest sources as they follow their hearts and dreams toward California! Highly
recommended. Bonus features include commentary, an interview with directory Ryan Steven
Green, deleted scenes, trailer & slideshow. Not rated, 86 min.

John Wesley: The Faith That Sparked the Methodist Movement is an documentary about
18th-century evangelist and social reformer John Wesley (1703-1791), one of the founders of the
Methodist branch of the Christian faith. Interviews, on-location footing shot in Wesley's native
England, and excerpts from John Jackman's 2010 dramatic film "Wesley" recreate the world in
which Wesley lived, his spiritual struggle, and the results of his lifelong legacy. As educational
as it is enlightening, John Wesley: The Faith That Sparked the Methodist Movement is highly
recommended. English and Spanish languages tracks and subtitles, 55 min.

Based on the novel "A Very British Coup" by Chris Mullin, Secret State is a four-part political
thriller about deadly machinations and repercussions. When a horrific industrial explosion kills
19 people, British Deputy Prime Minister Tom Dawkins (played by Gabriel Byrne) must
investigate what caused the accident. Dawkins' search for answers is blocked at every turn by an
uncooperative petrochemical company, and a plane crash involving the Prime Minister further
complicates the search for justice. A behind-the-scenes featurette (11 min.) and an interview with
Mullin (3 min.) enrich this tense story of scandal, the threat of war, and blood-in-the-water
blackmail, highly recommended especially for connoisseurs of British drama. 4 episodes on 2
DVDs, 180 min., widescreen, SDH subtitles.

Filmed in a variety of dazzling locations around the world, The Saint, Set 1 gathers three British
feature-length movies based on the classy, super-sleuth literary character created by Leslie
Charteris. Simon Templar, a.k.a. "The Saint", treads a fine line between both sides of the law,
inspiring adoration from women, fear from criminals, and frustration from the police whom he
tends to leave two steps behind on his daring heists. Always the model of an unflappable
gentleman, The Saint confronts kidnappers, murderers, and the financial scammers in these
unforgettable high adventures: "The Brazilian Connection", "The Blue Dulac", and "Fear in Fun
Park". 3 movies on 3 DVDs, 296 min., fullscreen, SDH subtitles.

Mustang: The First 50 Years is a 2-DVD set about the extraordinary 50-year history of the Ford
Mustang, from its creation in the early 60s to the 2015 Mustang GT. Designed from the get-go to
emphasize both affordability and performance, the Mustang soared in popularity and came to
exemplify the Baby Boomers' love of "life in the fast lane". Its success was also a triumph of
marketing, redefining the Ford brand and becoming the company's most popular car since the
Model T. Collectors, automotive enthusiasts, journalists, and former Ford employees (including
Mustang designer Gale Halderman) all contribute to this fascinating documentary, interspersed
with both archival and HD widescreen footage. 2 DVDs, 2 hours 30 min.

The Hunting Shelf

The Compassionate Hunter's Guidebook: Hunting from the Heart is a hunting guide that
emphasizes sustainability, conservation, and the noble art of transforming one's prey into
nourishing food. Irresponsible hunting can be cruel and destructive, but responsible,
compassionate hunting is part of the greater cycle of life. The key is to do no harm to the larger
ecosystem, and to show respect for the animal life one harvests by making the fullest use of it.
Chapters cover everything from compassionate hunting techniques to field dressing, skinning,
butchering, and meat preservation. The Compassionate Hunter's Guidebook is worthy of the
highest recommendation for every aspiring and practicing hunter.

The Language Studies Shelf

Part of Bolchazy's Latin Readers series, featuring passages from classic works annotated by
experts in the field, An Ovid Reader: Selections from Seven Works serves as a solid resource for
students and course instructors. Although the annotations extensively discuss linguistic nuances,
it's notable that An Ovid Reader does not present a direct English translation of its Latin passages
from "Amores", "Heroides", "Ars Amatoria", "Metamorphoses", "Fasti", "Tristia", and "Epistulae
ex Ponto". A sizeable vocabulary selection rounds out this handy practice and study tool for
intermediate to advanced students of Latin.

Enhanced with free audio downloads for speaking and listening comprehension practice, Startup
Business Chinese Level 3: An Intermediate-High Course for Professionals lives up to its title as a
teaching resource and reference. Building on the skills taught in Level 1 and Level 2, the Level 3
text broadens students' vocabulary and understanding of grammar structures, as well as
incorporating lessons about Chinese culture and social courtesies. Although lessons include the
traditional Chinese writing system, pinyin is included for dialogues and vocabulary, to benefit
learners who choose to focus on the spoken language. An excellent teaching tool, whether for
classroom use or self-study.

The Philosophy Shelf

The 82nd installment of the "Popular Culture and Philosophy" series, Jurassic Park and
Philosophy: The Truth is Terrifying is an anthology of essays by learned authors scurtinizing the
philosophical and ethical dilemmas raised by the "Jurassic Park" novels and movies. Are we
really on the verge of bringing species back from extinction? If so, which animals deserve to be
brought back first? Would it be truly right to defy natural evolution and bring back a dinosaur?
What would our ongoing responsibility be to creatures resurrected from extinction? And what
does this say about our brief human lifespans? "Your change from your one-year-old self to now
has been significant, but seems slow to us, so slow we don't notice from day to day. So we think
of you as the same person, even though you're different in every way that matters: memories,
personality, and body. Death, though, changes all of that very radically, especially our ability to
interact with others. Perhaps we could cline you, but it still wouldn't be you, for the same reason
you aren't the same person as one-year-old you... because the clone is made of different matter,
has different thoughts, feelings, and has some different memories, and it exists in a different
place in time." Jurassic Park and Philosophy has not been prepared, authorized, or endorsed by
the creators or producers of the "Jurassic Park" novels and movies; it examines quandaries with
unfettered abandon. Accessible to readers of all backgrounds, yet methodical enough to appeal to
philosophers, Jurassic Park and Philosophy is fascinating from cover to cover.

The Literary Studies Shelf

Award-nominated author Neal McLeod (who grew up Cree on the James Smith Reserve in
Saskatchewan and teaches indigenous studies at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario) edits
Indigenous Poetics in Canada, an intensely scholarly anthology of essays by a diversity of experts
in indigenous literature. Poetics are examined in the broadest sense of the word, as individual
essays include discussion of oral traditions, language studies, the poetics of memory, the poetics
of performance, the poetics of place and space, and contemporary indigenous poetry as well as
classic tales. A detailed index rounds out this thoughtful and welcome addition to multicultural
poetry and literary studies shelves.

Poul William Anderson (November 25, 1926 - July 31, 2001) was an American science fiction
author who began his career during one of the Golden Ages of the genre and continued to write
and remain popular into the 21st century. Anderson also authored several works of fantasy,
historical novels, and a prodigious number of short stories. He received numerous awards for his
writing, including seven Hugo Awards and three Nebula Awards. "The Collected Short Works
Of Poul Anderson: A Bicycle Built For Brew" is the sixth volume of his collected short stories.
This 474 page compendium is comprised of an editorial introduction to Poul Anderson; Astrid
Anderson Bear's 'My Father, Poul Anderson; and nine short stories: A Bicycle Built for Brew;
Three hears and Three Lions; The Snows of Ganymede; Territory; The Sensitive Man; Silent
Victory; The Three-Cornered Wheel; and A Plague of Masters. Of special note is for science
fiction enthusiasts is the NESFA Press listing of currently available anthologies of Poul
Anderson stories, as well as those of other masters of the science fiction genre. "The Collected
Short Works Of Poul Anderson: Volume 6: A Bicycle Built For Brew" is very highly
recommended and entertaining reading, and a 'must' for all Poul Anderson fans.

Elizabeth von Arnim (31 August 1866 - 9 February 1941), born Mary Annette Beauchamp, was
an Australian-born British novelist. By marriage she became Grafin (Countess) von
Arnim-Schlagenthin, and by a second marriage, Countess Russell. Although known in her early
life as Mary, after the publication of her first book, she was known to her readers, eventually to
her friends, and finally even to her family as Elizabeth and she is now invariably referred to as
Elizabeth von Arnim. She also wrote under the pen name Alice Cholmondeley. "Femininity and
Authorship in the Novels of Elizabeth von Arnim: At Her Most Radiant Moment" by Juliane
Romhild (Lecturer in the Future Ready Program at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria,
Australia), is a 196 page literary study and analysis of the career, books, and literary issues
reflected in the writings of von Arnim. A masterpiece of meticulous scholarship, "Femininity and
Authorship in the Novels of Elizabeth von Arnim" is organized and presented in five major
chapters: Elizabeth and Her German Garden; The Solitary Summer; The Adventures of Elizabeth
in Rugers; In the Mountains; and All the Dogs of My Life. Of special note is Juliane Romchild's
'Conclusion'. Enhanced with a List of Abbreviations and Illustrations; an informative
introduction; a roster of Works Cited and a comprehensive Index, "Femininity and Authorship in
the Novels of Elizabeth von Arnim" is a seminal work and highly recommended for academic
library Literary Studies and Women's Literature reference collections and supplemental reading
lists.

Peeping Tom is a character in the legend of Lady Godiva who watched Godiva riding naked.
"The Reader as Peeping Tom: Nonreciprocal Gazing in Narrative Fiction and Film" by Jeremy
Hawthorn (Emeritus Professor, Department of Language and Literature, Norwegian University of
Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway) is a 272 page compendium that offers the unusual
thesis that when we read a novel or watch a film, we become Peeping Toms. Spying on fictional
characters, we can enjoy observing their private lives and most intimate secrets while safe in the
knowledge that they are totally unaware of us. "The Reader as Peeping Tom: Nonreciprocal
Gazing in Narrative Fiction and Film", examines the implications of this nonreciprocal
relationship by focusing on works in which the relationships between characters are also
nonreciprocal. Professor Hawthorn focuses on four novelists and three filmmakers whose works
are concerned with surveillance, spying, and voyeurism: Hawthorne, Dickens, Melville, Henry
James, Hitchcock, Michael Powell, and Francis Ford Coppola. Enhanced with the inclusion of a
seven page Bibliography and a comprehensive Index, "The Reader as Peeping Tom:
Nonreciprocal Gazing in Narrative Fiction and Film" is a masterpiece of original and seminal
scholarship which is very highly recommended for academic library Literary Studies
collections.

The Psychology Shelf

Children's Drawings: The Genesis and Nature of Graphic Representation is a studious and
scholarly examination of graphic and artistic development in pre-school children (ages 1-7).
Author Antonio Machon draws upon his years of experience as a professor of art education at the
infant teacher training departments of Valladolid and Madrid universities, reconstructing the
stages of scribbling and the origins of representation that children transition between. Children's
drawings included both black-and-white and color illustrations of children's artwork to
demonstrate its points, and is a worthy contribution to both child development psychology
shelves, and pre-school art instruction shelves. "It is not true that what children draw originates
from what they see. On the contrary, what they see originates from what they draw. That is, the
process of reduction or simplification that characterises the drawings of children of these ages...
is an application of what children already know from the forms of their drawing to what they see
in real-life forms."

Clinical neuropsychology is a sub-field of psychology concerned with the applied science of
brain-behaviour relationships. Clinical neuropsychologists use this knowledge in the assessment,
diagnosis, treatment, and or rehabilitation of patients across the lifespan with neurological,
medical, neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions, as well as other cognitive and learning
disorders. Assessment is primarily by way of neuropsychological tests, but also includes patient
history, qualitative observation and may draw on findings from neuroimaging and other
diagnostic medical procedures. Clinical neuropsychology requires an in-depth knowledge of:
neuroanatomy, neurobiology, psychopharmacology and neuropathology. The collaborative
editorial project of psychologists Michael W. Parsons and Thomas A. Hammeke, "Clinical
Neuropsychology: A Pocket Handbook for Assessment" is a 704 page compendium in a newly
updated and expanded third edition that provides comprehensive information in a compact,
organized, and accessible format that is specifically designed for neuropsychologists in the early
stages of their training. This new edition leads users through the complicated process of
assessing, diagnosing, and treating an enormous range of neurologic, neuropsychological,
psychiatric, and behavioral disorders and syndromes. Of special note are the new chapters
addressing cultural neuropsychology, somatic disorders, and the relationship between drug abuse
and impulse control disorders. Throughout, relevant diagnostic information has been updated to
reflect the newest DSM-5 criteria. "Clinical Neuropsychology: A Pocket Handbook for
Assessment" is strongly recommended for professional and academic library Psychology &
Psychiatry reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

An academic library is a library that is attached to a higher education institution which serves two
complementary purposes to support the school's curriculum, and to support the research of the
university faculty and students.[1] It is unknown how many academic libraries there are
internationally. An academic and research portal maintained by UNESCO links to 3,785
libraries. According to the National Center for Education Statistics there are an estimated 3,700
academic libraries in the United States.[1] The support of teaching and learning requires material
for class readings and for student papers. In the past, the material for class readings, intended to
supplement lectures as prescribed by the instructor, has been called reserves. In the period before
electronic resources became available, the reserves were supplied as actual books or as
photocopies of appropriate journal articles. Academic libraries must determine a focus for
collection development since comprehensive collections are not feasible. Librarians do this by
identifying the needs of the faculty and student body, as well as the mission and academic
programs of the college or university. When there are particular areas of specialization in
academic libraries these are often referred to as niche collections. These collections are often the
basis of a special collection department and may include original papers, artwork, and artifacts
written or created by a single author or about a specific subject. "The Academic Library
Administrator's Field Guide" by library science expert Bryce Nelson (Information School,
University of Washington) is a 224 page compendium of practical instruction for academic
library administrative staff on how to think and act politically; how to prepare for safety and
security procedures; how to influence study and faculty perception of the academic library as a
basic component of education; how to foster a librarian's identity as a teacher; how to
communicate directly and effectively in person, at meetings, through email, etc.; how to assess
and systematically collected data, and more. Highly recommended and essential reading for
academic librarian charged with administrative responsibilities, it should be noted that "The
Academic Library Administrator's Field Guide" is also available in a Kindle edition ($56.00).
Also very strongly recommended from ALA Edition is Rebecca P. Butler's "Copyright for
Academic Librarians and Professionals" (9780838912140, $80.00, 300 pages).

The collaborative editorship of Janet Delve and David Anderson (who are co-leaders of the
interdisciplinary Future Prrof computer Group at the University of Portsmouth), "Preserving
Complex Digital Objects" is a 224 page compendium comprised of twenty-five seminal research
papers organized into six sections: Why and What to Preserve: Creativity versus Preservation;
The Memory Institution/Data Archival Perspective; Digital Preservation Approaches, Practice
and Tools; Case Studies; A Legal Perspective; Pathfinder Conclusion. An impressive and unique
body of original scholarship, "Preserving Complex Digital Objects" is informed, informative, and
a critically important addition to professional, corporate, governmental, and academic library
collections on the preservation of digital materials such as simulations, visualizations, art, and
video games.

The Economic Studies Shelf

The newest addition to the outstanding 'International Library of Critical Writings in Economics'
series from Edward Elgar Publishing, "Climate Change and the World Economy" is a 752 page
compendium comprised of forty scientific articles generated between 1956 and 2012 in which
leading experts in their fields describe, document, and analyze the impact of a global climate
change upon a global and interdependent economic structure and international relationships.
Beginning with an informed and informative introduction by the editorial team of David I. Stern,
Frank Jotzo, and Leo Dobes, the articles are organized into three major sections: Trends, Drivers
and Forecasts of Greenhouse Gas and Aerosol Emissions; Mitigation of Climate Change;
Impacts and Adaptation. "Climate Change and the World Economy" is a critically important, and
seminal addition to academic, corporate, and governmental library Environmental Studies and
Economic Studies reference collections.

Also available as an ebook, Dad's Guide to Pregnancy for Dummies is part of the extremely
useful and user-friendly series of "For Dummies" guidebooks, created to demystify complex
subjects and to be accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Dad's Guide to Pregnancy for
Dummies is especially for expectant and new fathers; chapters outline how to prepare for the
changes that becoming a parent will make in one's life, what to expect and how to care for one's
wife during pregnancy, preparing for the miracle of childbirth (including steps to take to
minimize risk of something going wrong), how to care for a newborn infant, and much more.
Dad's Guide to Pregnancy for Dummies isn't only for men; women will also find its guidelines
accessible and informative, especially women who are wondering how best to support an
expecting friend or family member. Dad's Guide to Pregnancy for Dummies is an excellent
choice for public library collections, and also makes a great baby shower gift!

The Reference Shelf

Aging in America is an in-depth reference source grounded in the data sources of the Decennial
Census and the annual American Community Survey. The geographic detail of Census Bureau
information distinguishes Aging in America, which facilitates the study of data by state, metro
area, city, or congressional district for areas of a population of 65,000 or more. While most of the
pages of Aging in America are devoted directly to raw data - charts, tables, graphs, and lists of
numbers - the introduction and summary sections help readers of all backgrounds comprehend
the broader trends of the accumulated figures. A "must-have" for the demographic reference
section of college and scholarly library collections!

Now in its twelfth updated edition, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is the definitive guide to the legal
proceedings of chapter 13 bankruptcy in America, written especially for lay readers who may be
confronting difficult financial decisions. The advantage of choosing chapter 13 bankruptcy as
opposed to other types of bankruptcy relief (including chapter 7) is that one can avoid foreclosure
on one's home, or repossession of one's car. Nolo upholds its distinguished track record of
publishing accessible, user-friendly, top-notch legal guides, covering how to determine if one is
eligible for chapter 13 protection, a survey of bankruptcy forms, the process of filing for
bankruptcy, common legal issues while carrying out the bankruptcy plan, hiring and working
with a lawyer, and much more. "Do you need a lawyer? For the vast majority of Chapter 13
filers, the answer is 'yes.' [...] the rub lies with the Chapter 13 repayment plan. Calculating plan
payments has become quite difficult without the assistance of computer software, which is
extremely expensive. In addition, it is not uncommon for the trustee or creditors to challenge or
object to various aspects of your plan. In fact, most Chapter 13 plans need at least one
modification along the way, even when prepared by an attorney."

The Law/Justice Shelf

Jorgen Blomqvist (Honorary Professor of International Copyright, University of Copenhagen,
Denmark) presents Primer on International Copyright and Related Rights, a scholarly
introduction to the international standards of copyright and related rights. Ideal for students and
scholars seeking to improve their understanding of copyright law in an international context,
Primer on International Copyright and Related Rights discusses rights of reproduction,
translation, distribution, rental, resale, public performance, and much more. A "must-have" for
law school libraries and serious students of international copyright regulations, as well as
professionals in the field!